Murphy will be delighted to line up alongside his good friend.
He said:"I felt Stevie did very well, he showed appetite, he was biting into the tackles, which is the Steven Gerrard we all know and love. Physically he looked back to his sharp self, which is really good for the team.
"A fully fit Steven makes us a better team than when we haven't got him. He took the criticism really well, he has really bounced back.
"He didn't dwell on what happened for days and days because that can happen, and I have been there myself.
"He really did show a great appetite in training, he has been fantastic and the best player by a mile in training. It maybe shows that it can work, a kick up the backside, because it has worked for me in the past.
"His performance in Arnhem was the Stevie we all know and long may that continue."