England predicted lineup v Italy at the 2014 World Cup with Chelsea and Liverpool aces starting

CM) Steven Gerrard

Steven Gerrard will go into the tournament as England captain and will be looking to replicate the inspirational displays that defined his season at Liverpool.

In the sweltering heat and against quality opposition, however, he may be forced to curtail some of his natural attacking instincts for a more disciplined display against the Italians.