Liverpool captain Steven Gerrard was desperately disappointing, although he created a late opportunity which Torres missed.
Steven Gerrard, who took over the Liverpool captaincy from Hyypia, also praised the central defender.
Manchester United defender Wes Brown was also recalled, while Liverpool's Steven Gerrard returns after injury.
On the other side, their opponents were missing a key element in Steven Gerrard.
Liverpool midfielder Steven Gerrard has taken over as captain of Fabio Capello's team in the tournament.
Webb later sent off Steven Gerrard in the 32nd minute for a challenge on Michael Carrick.
Another section of the survey focused on national sporting heroes with Liverpool's Steven Gerrard topping that poll.
Liverpool's Steven Gerrard was handed the England captain's armband in Ferdinand's absence with Frank Lampard made vice-captain.
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Deep into injury time, Mariano Pernia was judged to have fouled Steven Gerrard, which left Atletico fuming.
Ryan Babel controlled and fired home a terrific second before Steven Gerrard's shot squirmed under Giedrius Arlauskis.
Liverpool coach Rafael Benitez made six changes at half-time, including the introduction of Cisse and Steven Gerrard.
Steven Gerrard went close, Pepe Reina denied Stewart Downing and Gabriel Agbonlahor, and John Carew headed wide.
Liverpool chief executive Rick Parry says the team have shown they can beat top-class opponents without inspirational captain Steven Gerrard.
Fernando Torres gave the Reds the early lead when he stroked in Steven Gerrard's cross from 10 yards.
Captain Steven Gerrard has given the coach his backing but he could not speak for the whole team.
They will be led out in that match by Ferdinand, with Liverpool midfielder Steven Gerrard moving to vice-captain.
So far Yoko Ono, Steven Gerrard, Ken Dodd, Cherie Booth and Chris De Burgh have all signed up.
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Liverpool took the lead when Steven Gerrard turned Lee Bowyer to curl in after Glen Johnson's mis-hit pass.
Liverpool are keen to partner Barry in midfield with England colleague Steven Gerrard.
England's stand-in captain Steven Gerrard said it would be "unthinkable" for his side to miss out on Euro 2008.
The left-back was poor, the centre-halves were way below par and I can't believe how poor Steven Gerrard was.
Wayne Rooney and Steven Gerrard among others have also broken one of theirs.
England captain Steven Gerrard stated there were "a few problems" with the pitch.
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Liverpool midfielder Steven Gerrard is also a doubt but is expected to play.
In the English Premier League Tuesday, Liverpool beat Merseyside rivals Everton 3-0 with captain Steven Gerrard scoring a hat-trick.
Liverpool's Steven Gerrard is the best player I have ever seen and the best player I have played with.
He revealed that after scoring at The Valley, his Liverpool club-mates Steven Gerrard and Jamie Carragher sent him congratulatory messages.
Crouch rose to meet Steven Gerrard's corner and King was unmarked close in to glance a header past keeper Perez.
Liverpool's Steven Gerrard drove England forward in an exciting second half, while Sol Campbell was a rock at the back.
Reds skipper Steven Gerrard vowed to make Chelsea fight all the way when they meet again in the second leg.
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