Injured Gerrard to miss Moscow trip

Steven Gerrard has been ruled out of Liverpool's Champions League showdown with Spartak Moscow on Tuesday.

Steven Gerrard has been ruled out of Liverpool's Champions League showdown with Spartak Moscow on Tuesday.

Gerrard injured his hip in England's draw with Macedonia on Wednesday and failed a fitness test this morning.

Emile Heskey missed the England game with a groin strain but has been passed fit for Tuesday's game.

Vladimir Smicer has recovered from a broken toe and flew out with the squad this morning.

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Liverpool must win the game to keep their hopes of qualifying for the last 16 alive.