GERRARD ADMITS LAMPS FRUSTRATIONS

Gerrard: Still to 'click' with Lampard

Steven Gerrard admits that he is still struggling to 'click' with Frank Lampard in the heart of the England midfield.

Much has been made of the failings of the Gerrard and Lampard combination at international level as the pair labour to replicate impressive club form for their country.

However, Chelsea star Lampard produced one of his best performances in an England shirt in the World Cup qualifying victory over Croatia in September, with Gerrard absent due to a groin injury.

Gerrard returned to England manager Fabio Capello's first XI alongside Lampard for Saturday's victory over Kazakhstan at Wembley, but the duo again failed to produce a dovetailed performance.

And amidst speculation that he could be dropped for Wednesday's trip to Belarus, Liverpool skipper Gerrard confesses he has yet to form a perfect link with Lampard.

"Me and Frank have gone on record saying we haven't clicked," Gerrard told Sky Sports News. "We admit that.

"We are working hard on the training ground to improve. But it is a small part of the team.

"We have a good manager and we believe we are going places and we will take each game as comes and concentrate on that."

Gerrard also recognises that no single player is guaranteed a place in Capello's plans, if the Italian opts to shuffle his pack for a tricky trip to Belarus.

"Whatever we decide is down to the manager," added Gerrard. "He will use different personnel and formations."

After three games, England enjoy a 100 per cent record in Group 6 and are closing in on their best start to a qualifying campaign, but Gerrard is keeping his feet on the ground.

"We're not getting carried away," he said. "There are a lot of hurdles. We have three wins out three, but it (Belarus) is a difficult task.

"We realise it's a tough test, but we're ready. It's about us and how we play. We're confident we can make it four wins out of four."