Steven Gerrard of Liverpool becomes only the 6th English player to win 100 caps when he lines up in a friendly against Sweden.
Pulis cited the example of Delap's sending off last week and compared it to a similar incident involving Steven Gerrard in Liverpool's game against Chelsea.
Despite pressing Chris Kirkland into action in the first minute with a stinging 30-yard drive from Steven Gerrard, Liverpool failed to capitalise on their dominance in the first half.
In the English Premier League a late penalty from captain Steven Gerrard helped Liverpool to a 3-2 victory over Tottenham Hotspur, who opened the door for Chelsea to reclaim third spot in the race for Champions League football.
It gave Fabregas the ability to play in a more advanced role, similar to the one Steven Gerrard performs for Liverpool.
Prior to Torres' substitution, Steven Gerrard had given Liverpool the lead early in the second half, but Liam Ridgewell quickly pulled Birmingham level.
Liverpool captain Steven Gerrard was desperately disappointing, although he created a late opportunity which Torres missed.
Liverpool midfielder Steven Gerrard has taken over as captain of Fabio Capello's team in the tournament.
They will be led out in that match by Ferdinand, with Liverpool midfielder Steven Gerrard moving to vice-captain.
Liverpool midfielder Steven Gerrard is also a doubt but is expected to play.
Liverpool captain Steven Gerrard and defender Jamie Carragher are unavailable because of their club's involvement in the Champions League final in Istanbul.
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That means Liverpool captain Steven Gerrard will deputise in his absence.
And it took fine saves from Petr Cech to deny Steven Gerrard and Fernando Torres as Liverpool threatened to put the tie out of Chelsea's reach.
Steven Gerrard and Charlie Adam missed Liverpool's first two spot-kicks, but Cardiff conspired to miss three of their own -- two of them hitting the post.
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Liverpool skipper Steven Gerrard admitted that the Europa League is not his club's top priority - but is confident the Reds will progress from the group stage.
In Ferdinand's absence, Capello's captain on the field will be Liverpool midfielder Steven Gerrard, who is expected to partner Frank Lampard in the centre of midfield with Barry unavailable.
Liverpool captain Steven Gerrard shot straight at Cech after seven minutes, then Kuyt's poor control let him down after he was sent clear by Xabi Alonso, allowing the Chelsea keeper to make the clearance.
Nemanja Vidic - who is favourite to lift the trophy - Ryan Giggs, Rio Ferdinand, Edwin van der Sar and last year's winner Cristiano Ronaldo are all in the running, along with Liverpool captain Steven Gerrard.
Albion's defensive problems have been evident all season and in the 28th minute they fell behind when Dutch defender Shelton Martis hesitated in possession, allowing Liverpool captain Steven Gerrard to nick the ball off him before clipping it over home goalkeeper Dean Kiely.
Liverpool captain Steven Gerrard put his side head with a stunning volley in the 73rd minute, but Aguero -- whose injury-time goal against Queens Park Rangers in May ended City's 44-year wait for a league title -- embarrassed Reina soon after to leave the visitors in seventh place.
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.
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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Liverpool's Steven Gerrard is the best player I have ever seen and the best player I have played with.
Liverpool's Steven Gerrard drove England forward in an exciting second half, while Sol Campbell was a rock at the back.
However, England fans have been frustrated by Lampard's performances for the national team, where he struggles to make an impact alongside Liverpool's Steven Gerrard.
He revealed that after scoring at The Valley, his Liverpool club-mates Steven Gerrard and Jamie Carragher sent him congratulatory messages.
Suarez then headed home Steven Gerrard's free kick to put Liverpool in command but the home side were quick to respond.
Liverpool took the lead when Steven Gerrard turned Lee Bowyer to curl in after Glen Johnson's mis-hit pass.
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