The England captain says that he is willing to continue at the international captain as the Three Lions’ captain as long as he is wanted by Roy Hodgson but admitted that he was frustrated as England were unable to break the
penalty shootout hoodoo surrounding them...
England’s captain has admitted that he will stay on as the carrier of the Three Lions’ armband under Roy Hodgson as long as he is wanted by the http://www.senore.com/Football-soccer/England-c749 manager but he also hinted at the frustration boiling inside him as England
were unable to come good against http://www.senore.com/Football-soccer/Italy-c2926 in the penalty shootout.
England were unable to exorcize their penalty fears as http://www.senore.com/Football-soccer/Ashley-Cole-c6809 and Ashley Young were unable to capitalize on their spot kicks as Buffon saved from Cole’s penalty and Young didn’t even work the Italian goalkeeper as he struck
the bar.
Gerrard did well in the England midfield but he was not impressive as an offensive threat that many expected him to be for the Three Lions given that he was playing alongside a much more defensive minded player in shape of Scott
Parker. Nonetheless, it can be claimed that Gerrard was England’s best player in the whole tournament as he notched up three assists for the Three Lions.
He was impressive against http://www.senore.com/Football-soccer/France-c2899 as well. England will now turn their attention to their upcoming FIFA World Cup qualifiers, another qualification campaign that will take on importance
for Roy Hodgson as his target would now be to take England further than the quarterfinals at 2014 World Cup.
Gerrard said, "I think performance-wise i am really satisfied with my own level that I played at. But it doesn't crack over the pain. At the moment I am in a zone of frustration because we came so close to ending that hoodoo."
He added, "I have loved it. I enjoyed the responsibility and enjoyed every minute of it. I have given it everything I've got. I have had a brief chat with the manager. I am available as long as I am wanted at this level and I am
happy to carry on."
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