Liverpool’s veteran defender http://www.senore.com/Football-soccer/Steven-Gerrard-c34196 for the post of captaincy for a friendly match against Holland in February.
The Reds ace was however given the captain’s armband by the new England manager Roy Hodgson, when he announced his 23-man party for the ongoing European Championships last month.
Pearce, who took over the management of the Three Lions in February on interim basis following ex boss http://www.senore.com/Football-soccer/Netherlands-c753 on 29th of February. The former English footballer
turned a blind eye towards Gerrard for the post of captaincy, instead opting for the inexperienced Tottenham Hotspur midfielder Scott Parker.
England went on to lose the game 3-2.
Carragher, who has capped 38 international appearances for his country, mentioned that Gerrard was thoroughly disappointed to miss out on an opportunity to lead England then, and Pearce’s decision had taken everyone by surprise.
He told the reporters, “For us who know Stevie so well, it was a surprise such an experienced player with proven leadership qualities was overlooked.”
The English International went into raptures about Gerrard’s phenomenal leadership qualities, pointing out that despite the fact that he is one of the most popular sportsmen in England and enjoys stupendous influence in the team, he refrains from exercising
his authority and is a humble person by nature.
He added, “[He] lead(s) by example rather than walk around like he is God's gift to the http://www.senore.com/Football-soccer/England-c749 shirt. He's never been big-headed or arrogant.”
The Liverpool skipper, considered by many as the club’s greatest player of all times, has represented the Three Lions in 93 games since 2000 and netted 19 goals.
Talking of his club career at Anfield, the defender divulged that since he was a teenager, people around him had tipped him to become a http://www.senore.com/Football-soccer/Liverpool-c39809 legend one day, and has served as a source of guidance for every young player who steps into Anfield.
He also indicated that England’s superstar http://www.senore.com/Football-soccer/Wayne-Rooney-c36736 was also helped by Gerrard during his preliminary days in the national squad.
He also drew comparison between Gerrard’s role in Liverpool and England, explaining that for the former he would normally step up in crucial moments to take a penalty or free-kick, but out of his sheer modesty he would give the opportunity to someone else
in case of England.
He added, “I'd be thinking to myself Stevie has as much right to be taking this penalty as Frank but he's allowing his own modesty to work against him.”
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