When it comes to the best English midfielders of the past generation, it is usually a Gerrard v Scholes v Lampard battle.

But when you expand to include Premier League engine room experts of all nationalities, Roy Keane and Patrick Vieira are also right in the mix.

And the former Ireland captain comes out on top in Steven Gerrard's opinion as the ex-Liverpool captain revealed in a chat with the Daily Mail. 

"Keane No 1. The rest? They’re all different. Frank’s the best goalscoring midfielder, Scholes the best footballer, Vieira the most difficult opponent... I loved playing against all of them," said the veteran Los Angeles Galaxy midfielder.