JOHN TERRY v FERNANDO TORRES
England's best defender against the best striker in the world, if you take Steven Gerrard's assessment. The tie could depend on this showdown - Terry's power and positional excellence against Torres' pace, guile and strength. The Spaniard has shown he can handle the physical side of the game in England, and Terry will certainly test him in that aspect.
FRANK LAMPARD v STEVEN GERRARD
Just who is England's best midfielder? At least Fabio Capello has discovered the key to the pair both playing in England's midfield and they will be hell-bent on proving who is top dog in this tie. Gerrard's recent form, leadership, drive and goalscoring gives him the edge but Lampard links better with midfield colleagues and can be equally destructive in the box.
NICOLAS ANELKA v MARTIN SKRTEL
Anelka admitted recently that he played his best football in a short loan spell at Anfield, and there are many there who would still value him in the Liverpool squad. He has pace and a clever attacking brain, which will test the no-nonsense Skrtel to the limits. The young Slovakian has done supremely well in the Premier League but occasionally is found out by genuine class - and Anelka has that.
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