Liverpool boss Rafa Benitez has given his backing to skipper Steven Gerrard becoming the new captain of England.

With David Beckham's decision to relinquish the armband after six years following England's World Cup exit, new boss Steve McClaren will have a new skipper to appoint at the start of his reign.

Gerrard and John Terry are the two frontrunners for the position, as they have both been inspirational leaders for their club sides over the past few years.