Let's Hope Ian Rush Is Right!
Last updated : 22 November 2007 By Footy Mad - Editor
Well ... let's hope they are GUTTED after both contributed to our Euro 2008 exit.
Crouch, to his credit, at least gave us hope with the second goal.
But the finger of blame must be pointed at players like Gerrard and Frank Lampard, who were dreadful!
World class? I've seen more passion and skill on in a schoolyard kick-about.
But Gerrard today insisted he won't be feeling sorry for himself after his "biggest disappointment in international football".
England's horror show last night has resulted in an inevitable storm of criticism, which Gerrard believes the players have to accept in the wake of their 3-2 defeat.
Gerrard: "From an England point of view it's really disappointing and it will be difficult for a while, particularly watching the tournament next summer.
"But I'm experienced enough to know I have to get it out of my system as soon as possible, I have massive games to play for Liverpool between now and the end of the season.
"That's down to me. If I were to feel sorry for myself and it affects my performances for Liverpool, then it wouldn't be fair on Liverpool.
"But going back to Liverpool I have the right people around me there who can help me get it out of my system.
"From the players' point of view, we've got to take the criticism, get on with it and try to bounce back but it's going to hurt for a long time.
"It will take a long time to recover. There's a lot more football to play in the future and we've got to try and bounce back.
"This is my biggest disappointment in international football and it would be wrong to make excuses for what has happened. That's the easy way out. As players we've got to take responsibility.
"When you are 2-0 down, you have got to take risks. There was a big improvement in the second half and we got back into the game.
"But we should then have shut up shop. When you get back into it, you've got to see it out and take a draw.
"But we took risks and got done on the counter-attack. We had a mountain to climb and climbed it. We got back into the game and their third goal was disappointing.
"Scott (Carson) is obviously disappointed. He knows he's made a mistake. But he's a young lad and he's got a bright future.
"He's got to get it out of his system as soon as possible. I'm good friends with him and really feel for him."