Steven Gerrard retires from international football

antijoke · 21 Jul 2014 at 15:17

Just broke on the BBC.

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Feel it's the right time for him, let some of the young guys have a crack at it and get ready for the future.

Question is who would you give it to?

Robbo · 21 Jul 2014 at 15:19

Agreed, definitely the right time.

He always tried his hardest for England, can't fault him for that.

Tummy · 21 Jul 2014 at 15:21

Good player.

davejh666 · 21 Jul 2014 at 15:23

What, the captaincy?

I will bet the general public consensus is to go with Rooney. I am talking tabloid press/average man on the street here - not the people on this forum!

England, unfortunately, don't have a lot of natural 'captains' at the moment. A bit controversial perhaps, but I would go for Joe Hart. Why? Well, he is, more than anyone else, guaranteed his place in the national team. He comes across as quite mature and sensible, and he is still likely to be there in 10 years time.

elmuzzy66. · 21 Jul 2014 at 15:30

I always laugh at these retirements. They always come when the likelihood of getting selected drops. You should always be available for section for your country.
Still thanks for taking part in the 1-5 demolition of the germans many years ago. Thats the only thing of mention an England team has done in ages.

davejh666 · 21 Jul 2014 at 15:35

Don't agree with this whole 'you should always be available for your country' thing.

A player knows best (usually) when his body can't cope with the demands of playing as much as it used to be. I think it's the sensible thing for a player to do - it clears things up and everyone knows where they stand.

MikeTheNative · 21 Jul 2014 at 15:40

I don't think that Rooney should be captain, but as dave said there isn't much choice. lallana?? Has been captain before although not a definite starter.

Ayahuasca · 21 Jul 2014 at 15:50

I'd like to see Cahill as captain.

grimm · 21 Jul 2014 at 16:08

Ayahuasca said:
I'd like to see Cahill as captain.

That's a good shout I think. He was one of the few that looked like he was laying everything on the line during most of the games, including friendlies. Great example.

Robbo · 21 Jul 2014 at 16:10

Ayahuasca said:
I'd like to see Cahill as captain.

grimm said:
That's a good shout I think. He was one of the few that looked like he was laying everything on the line during most of the games, including friendlies. Great example.

Agreed.

Bucket · 21 Jul 2014 at 17:06

Great news, I might watch the games again now he's ****** off.

omnomnom · 21 Jul 2014 at 17:57

Cahill as captain? Not for me. Not the most vocal on the pitch and I'd prefer someone in midfield and someone for the future.

Jordan Henderson would be my shout. England's best midfielder right now and captained the under 21's for a wee while.

MacMiniBoy · 21 Jul 2014 at 17:58

Bucket said:
Great news, I might watch the games again now he's ****** off.

all we need know it rooney to **** off

McBain · 21 Jul 2014 at 18:23

Agreed with others in that it's certainly the right time, he will be what, 36 come the Euros? Need to be bedding the young lads in now.

Cheers Stevie G, been a good servant to the country.

Loki · 21 Jul 2014 at 18:52

With Gerard now gone, who do we count on for the scintillating pre and post match press conferences

XplosiveHamster · 21 Jul 2014 at 19:02

His time was definitely up

Andybtsn · 21 Jul 2014 at 19:17

Do England have a good 'older player', anyone over 27 should call it a day and let the kids play.

Purdy · 21 Jul 2014 at 19:22

Hart, Cahill, Rooney?

Andybtsn · 21 Jul 2014 at 19:26

........

For England?

Judging from this WC, Rooney was woeful.
Hart filled me with as much confidence as Brad Jones does for 'Pool fans.
Cahill is good but I didn't think he was over 27!

the wopster · 21 Jul 2014 at 19:28

He should have gone about 2 years ago as far as I'm concerned