Liverpool striker Fernando Torres said that 2010 could be the year that sees Liverpool captain Steven Gerrard earn the praise many of his admirers believe he is overdue. “When people talk about the best footballers in Europe, they always single out Messi, and Ronaldo, but Gerrard is just as strong.”

“Messi and Ronaldo are special talents and the fact that they are in teams winning the important trophies means they stand out from the rest. Maybe you need to win something to earn the big awards, I don’t know, but we all understand how good Gerrard is.”

“I’m spoilt having a team-mate like Gerrard as I can count on him supplying me with perfect passes. You make the run into the space and however tightly marked he is, he finds a way to get the ball through in perfect condition.”

“The highest compliment I can pay him is that he’s as creative as a Xavi at Barcelona, with something extra as well. When you add his energy, toughness, leadership and goal scoring ability and the result is a fantastic all-round player.”

“Maybe I am biased because he is my team-mate and friend, but Stevie does not get the credit he deserves either in England or with European fans. This can change in 2010 when he has a chance to confirm his class with Liverpool and in the World Cup.”

Fernando Torres says he and Steven Gerrard have already started dreaming of a Spain v England World Cup Final and he is adamant he would be the winner.

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