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El Hadji Diouf: 'Steven Gerrard never did anything for his country'

El Hadji Diouf has launched another tirade at Steven Gerrard, claiming, in an interview with the BBC, that the former Liverpool captain "never did anything for his country."

Diouf, who played for Liverpool between 2002 and 2005, has been critical of Gerrard in the past, and has also spoken out against former teammate Jamie Carragher.

Now, Diouf says that while Gerrard may been an integral figure for Liverpool, the 114-time capped international failed to deliver with England.

"I have no problem with him," the retired Senegal international said. "Gerrard is a strong character and I am a strong character.