Benitez: off-form Gerrard feeling effects of England duty

LIVERPOOL boss Rafael Benitez believes Steven Gerrard is paying the price for his recent outings with England.

Benitez: off-form Gerrard feeling effects of England duty
Tue, 25 Sep, 2007 - 01:00
Paul Walker

Gerrard played in both Euro 2008 qualifying wins over Israel and Russia, despite being a doubt with a broken toe.

And Benitez said: “It could be that playing twice for England has had an impact.

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