Steven Gerrard is set to QUIT England after the World Cup this summer – no matter what the outcome is. The Liverpool midfielder is entering the tournament in Brazil as captain but he has recognised that to play on for two more years, having signed a new deal at Anfield until 2016, he would have to give up international football.
Sportsmail believes that not only Gerrard but Frank Lampard has come to this conclusion too and both of them will call time on their national team careers after this summer. Brendan Rodger’s said about the Liverpool skipper:
“I just think he’ll need to assess things after Brazil, as he’ll be 34 then. He’s been a brilliant captain for me, a great leader and a brilliant man. His condition is terrific. But next season, there will be a big demand. If he comes and asks that, I’ll give an opinion on it but I think it’s a decision he has to make.
“He has a very clear vision of the game and what he wants to do for Liverpool. He loves playing for England. He’ll go and concentrate on England and we’ll see what happens after that.”
By Charlie Gregory
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