Former Liverpool boss Gerard Houllier is delighted seeing Steven Gerrard handed the England World Cup captaincy.
Houllier insists the Anfield midfielder thrives on responsibility and wearing the skipper's armband will increase his value to England.
Houllier said: "I am pleased for Stevie. It is a good reward to be captain of England. He must be absolutely over the moon.
"He is a winner and he will give an urge to drive them on all the time. He never gives up. He leads by example, giving a lot of mental and physical energy to himself and the team.
"His game should be even better. He likes responsibility. He likes when people trust him. That is when he can surpass himself and deliver even more."