Gerrard stay at Liverpool

STEVEN GERRARD last night delivered another major boost to Liverpool by pledging to stay at Anfield.

The Kop idol's future has been in doubt all summer but he now admits he cannot wait to play alongside new signing Joe Cole.
Skipper Gerrard, 30, returned to Melwood for pre-season training yesterday and put the record straight on his own plans.
He revealed how new boss Roy Hodgson convinced him to stay after his relationship with ex-chief Rafa Benitez unravelled last season.
The midfielder said: "I made it clear I needed to concentrate on the World Cup, then have a decent holiday with my family.
"I wanted the chance to meet Roy Hodgson and having done so I'm very impressed with his plans.
"I've only returned to training today at Melwood with some of the other World Cup players but I can't wait for the new season to start."
Gerrard is also relishing the chance to play alongside England team-mate Cole.
The Anfield hero played a key role in persuading the midfielder, 28, to leave London while they were together in South Africa.
Gerro said: "I have seen first hand just how good Joe is.
"He has proved his ability over many years, sometimes against us - so it'll be fantastic to play alongside him in a red shirt for Liverpool.
"I've told him what a great club this is and I'm sure Joe's the sort of exciting talent our fans will love to see. It's a great signing for us."
Hodgson is delighted his talks with Gerrard paid off.
The Kop boss, who arrived three weeks ago, said: "He's a player who I was really looking forward to working with when I came to Liverpool.
"It seems now with that commitment this will happen. It's very good our best player is still going to be at the club."