Gerrard can be the best says Rafa

With Partick Viera and Roy Keane having left the Premiership, Rafa Benitez says there is no reason why Steven Gerrard can't pick up the mantle of best midfielder in the country.

"Steven Gerrard and Frank Lampard would be considered the two players to follow Vieira and Keane," said Benitez.

"If Steven is going to become the best, then he has to improve on small details. The most important thing is he is a good player who can become one of the greatest in the world. He knows he needs to work to become even better, and he has the qualities to be the very best."