Gerrard passed fit

Last updated : 10 June 2006 By Al Campbell

Gerrard was an injury doubt for England's opening game of the 2006 World Cup with a bad back but was able to train yesterday. Sven Goran Eriksson says the Liverpool skipper will be available to face the South Americans.

"He's fit. Steven Gerrard trained very well and he should be on the pitch. He did everything except some crosses at the end," said the England coach.