Get all your news in one place.
100's of premium titles.
One app.
Start reading
Daily Mirror
Daily Mirror
Sport
Felix Keith

Steven Gerrard revealed 'hatred' for two England team-mates he 'pretended to like'

Steven Gerrard has previously admitted that the rivalry between Liverpool and Manchester United created an awkward dynamic in the England dressing room.

Gerrard won 114 caps for England, making him the fourth-most capped player for the Three Lions, behind Peter Shilton, Wayne Rooney and David Beckham. The midfielder was a key player for his country for 14 years, but failed to help England win any silverware.

England struggled under the burden of expectation during the reigns of Sven Goran Eriksson, Fabio Capello and Roy Hodgson. And Gerrard has suggested the reason might be the strength of the club rivalries.

Sign up to read this article
Read news from 100's of titles, curated specifically for you.
Already a member? Sign in here
Related Stories
Top stories on inkl right now
One subscription that gives you access to news from hundreds of sites
Already a member? Sign in here
Our Picks
Fourteen days free
Download the app
One app. One membership.
100+ trusted global sources.