Nolan said: "Gerrard is one of England's best midfielders and I hope soon I might be able to play alongside him for the national team.
"He has been superb this season. Since he got the captain's armband, he has raised his game to another level. I have always admired him on and off the pitch. He is a great player and he seems a really nice lad. He has his feet firmly on the ground."
"If he (Eriksson) does rate you then you think you always have a chance. It is always nice to get recognition, and maybe my future will see me as an England international.