USA-England: Key matchups

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Gerrard has not played since Liverpool's season ended more than two weeks ago but will still be expected to provide England's driving force from midfield. The debate continues over whether Gerrard can reproduce his club form for his country and it will be interesting to see where Capello deploys the Anfield skipper, who has been used as a second striker behind Fernando Torres for Liverpool.


LANDON DONOVAN v JOHN TERRY


Donovan, 26, could become the fourth youngest player in world football history to reach 100 caps if he turns out against England. The Los Angeles Galaxy striker has scored eight goals in eight games this season in MLS action, including a recent hat trick against Chivas USA. At just 5ft 8in he will pose little threat in the air but can score with both feet and will rely on his pace to unsettle England's defense.

Terry will be playing his first game since missing a penalty in the Champions League final and Donovan will be hoping the Chelsea center-back's mind will still be on that Moscow miss which denied the Blues European glory. However, Terry has been handed the captaincy by coach Fabio Capello and that is certain to ensure the talismanic figure turns in a typically committed display.