adminLONDON. — England captain Steven Gerrard has shrugged off a claim by former Manchester United manager Sir Alex Ferguson that the Liverpool midfielder is “not a top, top player”. Ferguson made the remark in his autobiography, which was published last month, but Gerrard says the Scot’s attempts to sign him suggest he did value his ability.
“Listen, he’s entitled to his opinion,” Gerrard told yesterday’s edition of British newspaper the Daily Mail. I’m a fan of his; he is one of the best managers in the world. I won’t lose any sleep over it. Throughout my career I have had praise from all types of people – including him – and I am not vain enough to take it all. I have had some unbelievable praise from him and he tried to buy me, certainly on one occasion. Maybe even two.
For me, the most important thing is what (Liverpool manager) Brendan Rodgers and (England manager) Roy Hodgson are thinking. I think they are really pleased with me and that is all I will worry about.”
Gerrard (33) is expected to win his 108th England cap in the forthcoming friendly games against Chile and Germany, which would take him level with 1966 World Cup-winning captain Bobby Moore.
“107 caps isn’t bad for someone who isn’t ‘a top, top player’, is it?” he added. —AFP.
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