Gerrard: Rooney destroyed us at the weekend. I take it all back - Gerrard really IS an inspirational captain!

What is it with Steven Gerrard?! He just has no concept of what being a captain is all about. He proved that categorically with his failure to turn up in any capacity at Old Trafford, but now, in the aftermath of the defeat, he’s decided to eulogize about Wayne Rooney in public, praising him in emphatic terms for the part he played in Man United’s victory.

Discussing his failed partnership with Rooney in the recent England defeat to France, Gerrard gushed:

"I've seen him do it [play up front alone] with Manchester United. He destroyed us at the weekend with his d