Trying to appease English football fans can be like attempting to lick your elbow, but Steven Gerrard’s retirement from international football has finally given the fans something to smile about.
Following Gerrard’s announcement to hang up his England jersey, supporters of the team have taken to Twitter to express their joy at the news and how deeply Gerrard will NOT be missed, following the national side’s dismal showing at the recent FIFA World Cup.
England fans react to Steven Gerrard’s international retirement: pic.twitter.com/WndQG6OhRr
— Paddy Power (@paddypower) July 21, 2014
Let’s have a look back on Steven Gerrard’s highlights as England captain pic.twitter.com/1GJjkDXza4
— Paddy Power (@paddypower) July 21, 2014
Oh no… how will England stay average without Stevie G? https://t.co/PIFiRmmFX7
— Kieran (@CiaranDeFaoite) July 21, 2014
Gerrard announces his retirement from international football with effect from just before the World Cup.
— David Schneider (@davidschneider) July 21, 2014
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