Steven Gerrard has called on the fans to show their appreciation for Ashley Cole's "phenomenal" England career as the left-back prepares to win his 100th cap in Wednesday's home friendly against Brazil.

• Gerrard voted England's best

Gerrard, the England captain, has played alongside a number of star names at international level as part of the country's "Golden Generation", but he feels Cole may have been the most effective during that time.

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