"Michael is a leader," said Houllier. "We have three leaders in our team, Michael, Sami and Steven, and all three should be playing at Wolves.
"Michael is a leader by the example he sets and when there are difficult situations facing a team, whether it's England or Liverpool, he always brings something special.
"Don't forget he is the leader for the national team when David Beckham is out.
"Within 10 minutes of playing as England's captain for the first time he scored with a great leaping header at Anfield, from a great Steven Gerrard cross as well.
"He has got so much experience for someone his age. Who would have thought he would have broken Ian Rush's European record so quickly?"
