Steven Gerrard hints at quitting international football after 2014 World cup

Steven Gerrard at Press Conference

Liverpool and England captain, Steven Gerrard has suggested that he can quit international football after the 2014 Word Cup.

Gerrard has appeared in 102 international games for England and scored 19 goals. He is supposed to lead his national team in next year’s World Cup too. He is 33 years old and has played for the three lions over 14 years.

The legendary midfielder feels there are already many talented players in and around England to fill in his boots, namely, Arsenal‘s Jack Wilshere. Jack is back into the team and will play his eighth match for England against Scotland in a friendly today(Wednesday).

Sky Sports reports Gerrard saying, “I’ve got to assume it’s my last year. I can’t assume I’m going to be here in two or three years’ time.

“I’ve got to make the most of every single game. For all I know, I might be out of the picture in a year’s time. I want to make the most of it.

Gerrard added on Wilshere, a man he considers to be his successor and one who is capable of shaking off the injury troubles which have held him back over recent years. “Jack is so good I am sure when he gets to my age he will be sitting in my position with the armband on talking about another 100-cap player,” he said.

“I’ve got no doubt he can (be the man who succeeds him). It’s his quality, his example in training every day. He wants to learn, he loves England. He ticks a lot of boxes when it comes down to other players following his lead.

“I’ve been in a similar position, I missed a World Cup and many caps. I’m really paranoid about putting too much pressure on any player but he is that good there is nothing for him to worry about,” Gerrard concluded.