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.

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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