Aquilani is Fab says England boss Capello

England coach Fabio Capello believes Alberto Aquilani as the perfect replacement at Liverpool for Xabi Alonso. Speaking in the Star about the Reds new signing from Italy, the England manager said: “I know Aquilani very well as I gave him his first game at Roma," he said in the Star.

Capello' who managed Roma for 5 years gave then 18-year-old Aquilani his debut in Serie A in May 2003 against Torino.

“He’s a really interesting player and, at 25, this is a good moment for him to move from Italy to England. His style of play is the same as Alonso’s,” added the England boss

Gerrard declares the best is yet to come

Steven Gerrard officially received ‘the Football Writers' Association Footballer of the Year’ award at a gala dinner in London on Friday and declared that his best is still to come. Gerrard, who turns 29 today, talked to the Guardian about his desire to return Liverpool to the summit of English and European football: “The coaches are always driving me on, trying to improve me as a player. I am 29 tomorrow and I still feel I can get better. I am still learning every single day in training, working on parts of my game, am still very hungry and ambitious. There is still a lot to achieve for me personally, for Liverpool and England, so hopefully next year is going to be a lot bigger for me trophy wise."

Gerrard who scored 24 goals this season, 16 of which where in the Premiership was also hailed by the England manager. Paying tribute to the midfielder Fabio Capello said: "Steve, you have played a fantastic season, and scored a lot of goals. Now, please, just two more to help us towards South Africa."