Former Liverpool player http://www.senore.com/Football-soccer/Steven-Gerrard-c34196.
England, who will begin their Euro campaign against France on 11th of June, will be without the services of http://www.senore.com/Football-soccer/Gary-Cahill-c14439 due to injuries and will have to contend with Wayne Rooney’s absence in the opening two games
of the tournament. The Manchester United ace is currently serving a three match suspension.
With Roy Hodgson’s side placed alongside http://www.senore.com/Football-soccer/Ukraine-c3032 in the preliminary group, the former England striker ruled them out as one of the favourites for the competition, and believed that yet again their major-cup campaign will end in disappointment.
He told the reporters, “While of course I'm hoping they do well and go far in the tournament, but to be honest, I think it will be a struggle.”
Fowler pointed out that even though the Three Lions managed to squeeze out 2 wins in their friendly games against http://www.senore.com/Football-soccer/England-c749 on paper.
He also bemoaned Rooney’s absence due to suspension in the opening two games, and felt that it will have a profound effect on their chances.
Liverpool have got a major representation from amongst the Premier League teams in the national squad, with Andy Carroll, http://www.senore.com/Football-soccer/Jordan-Henderson-c19102 and Gerrard all being a part of Hodgson’s 23-man party for the European Championships.
Fowler was glad to see Gerrard get the captain’s armband ahead of the competition, and believed that he will be the key for England’s chances of progressing into the later stages.
He remarked, “Our key player has to be Steven Gerrard. I've played with him and had him as my captain. He's a fantastic player and any side with him in it is definitely be a better side.”
When asked to give his comments on Brendan Rodgers appointment as the new manager at Anfield, the 37-year old backed the decision made by the owners and felt that he possessed the right traits and attributes for the http://www.senore.com/Football-soccer/Job-c18684. He also highlighted the fact that
being one of the youngest managers in the Premier League, http://www.senore.com/Football-soccer/Liverpool-c39809 can expect to have him for a long time and lauded his impressive stint at Swansea City.
He added, “In my book, it is a great appointment by the club… If you're young enough and good enough, then age does not really matter.”
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