FACTFILE Born: 28/01/78 Position: Defender Club: Liverpool Caps: 12 Goals: 0

Carragher's versatility has made him a useful player for Sven-Goran Eriksson to have at his disposal.

But his adaptability threatens to see him regarded as a jack of all trades and master of none.

The Liverpool defender was a regular for the England Under-21s, but is yet to establish himself as a real contender for a starting spot.

Steve Finnan's summer arrival at Anfield will not have helped his cause but Carragher's continued determination after returning from a broken leg last year makes him a crucial member of Sven-Goran Eriksson's squad.