Liverpool captain Steven Gerrard believes England can go to the World Cup with confidence.

Gerrard, now England vice-captain, is confident of the Three Lions' chances ahead of the World Cup finals this summer.

"Time will tell, we are in a good situation - we are winning and confidence is high but we have learning to do and some improving to do if we are to go all the way," he said.

"You need that bit of luck to keep players fit and the squad healthy - so we are in a good situation at this time but there is still a long way to the World Cup, a lot can happen.

"I believe with this manager in charge the key time will be when we meet up, and up to the first game - when we basically will be living together, training maybe twice a day, and we can learn a lot from each other.

"Hopefully by the time the first game comes around every individual will be well drilled and know what we need to do to get out of the group as that is the first challenge."