http://www.senore.com/Football-soccer/Ukraine-c3032 was his best in the Three Lions shirt.
Roy Hodgson’s side cruised into the last eight of the competition, after the Manchester United ace tucked in a header from a minacious cross from Gerrard inside the six yards box. England went on to win the match 1-0.
With the Three Lions finishing ahead of http://www.senore.com/Football-soccer/Liverpool-c39809 talisman, and indicated that he was leading the team
by example.
While talking to reporters, he said: “He [Gerrard] has been brilliant for us, he's leading by example and his performance yesterday [Tuesday] was one of his best performances in an England shirt.”
A top place finish in the group meant that England avoided collision course with defending champions http://www.senore.com/Football-soccer/Italy-c2926 in what promises to be an exciting fixture.
Rooney insisted that the Three Lions chances of going all the way in the tournament will hinge on the performance of Gerrard, and believed that if he continues to play like he did against Ukraine, his side will be in with a serious chance of ending their
lengthy 46 years wait for a major title.
Hodgson included a handful of young players in England’s 23-man squad for the European Championships, with the likes of Andy Carroll 23, Oxlade-Chamberlain 18, http://www.senore.com/Football-soccer/Jordan-Henderson-c19102 22 all featuring in their first major tournament.
The striker admitted that the presence of young players had created an electric atmosphere in the dressing room, and a blend of senior and young players had so far done wonders for the team.
He added, “It’s different, there are a lot more younger players in the squad and they are mixing with a few of the senior players. Everyone is getting on really well, it’s a great team spirit, it’s more like a club team than an international one.”
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