Euro 2012: Steven Gerrard wants to continue as England captain
LONDON. June 26. KAZINFORM Steven Gerrard will carry on as England captain in the wake of Sunday's Euro 2012 quarter final defeat to Italy and insists he has no plans to retire from international football.
The 32-year-old was given the armband following Roy Hodgson's appointment before the tournament and despite calls for a fresh approach and a turn towards youth, the manager has assured Gerrard of his role.
Asked how he felt about his role during the tournament, Gerrard said: "I've loved it, I've loved the responsibility and I've enjoyed every minute of it.
"I've had a brief chat with the manager, I'm available as long as I'm wanted at this level. The manager has told me he wants me to continue and carry on."
Gerrard admitted England had not played the best football at Euro 2012 and needed to work harder at retaining the ball following the quarter-final penalty shoot-out defeat to Italy, Kazinform quotes the Guardian.
The Azzurri dominated possession and hit the post twice, and although England were able to keep them at bay for 120 minutes, the failure of Ashley Young and Ashley Cole to convert their shootout kicks led to an another last-eight exit for England.
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