Liverpool skipper Steven Gerrard was thrilled to lead England to victory over Egypt in Wednesday night's friendly at Wembley.

England were made to work hard for the win after Mohamed Zidan fired the visitors into an early lead.

"It was a fantastic moment for me," Gerrard enthused. "I felt amazing in the tunnel leading the boys out and it was very nice to get a win.

"But it was also important that we got the win, given the stuff that has been happening off the pitch.

"It was important to send the supporters away feeling happy.

"You have to give credit to Egypt. They are a fantastic team, winners of the African Nations. They pass the ball well and they are well organised.

"They got massive confidence from going a goal up. The first half was tough but there was a big reaction from the team in the second half.

"Crouchie made a big difference, as did Shaun Wright-Phillips and I suppose we could have won the game even more comfortably."