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Liverpool skipper Steven Gerrard (pictured) overtook Barcelona’s Xavi in the FTBL world ranking of midfielders as he led the Reds to a well-deserved 3:2 away win against West Ham United in Premier League action yesterday.

After the first group stage game of the new Champions League’s season, Real Madrid’s new recruit Xabi Alonso (pictured) has surged up the FTBL ranking of La Liga midfielders to capture the 2nd spot, behind only Barcelona’s Xabi (187.92 points).

Valencia’s David Silva (pictured left) scored one as his side crushed Real Valladolid 4:2 before their home crowd on Sunday to continue a rise in the FTBL ranking of La Liga midfielders that has brought him within a few rating points of the dominant figures

Chelsea’s German international Michael Ballack (pictured right) continues to collect rating points match after match, advancing methodically in the FTBL ranking where he has reached the top echelon, discarding rivals along the way. A little more than

Chelsea’s Frank Lampard (pictured left) and Liverpool’s Steven Gerrard (pictured right) were on target yesterday for England as they scored two goals apiece to sink Croatia 5:1 in World Cup 2010 qualifying at Wembley.