Rafael Benitez has recommended his club skipper Steven Gerrard for the England captaincy - but Steve McClaren is keeping his choice for the job secret.

New England boss McClaren is set to name the new captain of the national team on Friday.

'I asked McClaren who would be the next England captain, but was told nothing, he just smiled at me,' said Benitez. 'I think Steven would do it well, it would be very good for him. But now he must think about our next game.'