England captain Steven Gerrard has praised Three Lions Coach Roy Hodgson’s bravery and hopes his team can reward it.

The 66-year-old tactician has named several up and coming young players in his World Cup squad for this summer’s tournament.

Ahead of tomorrow night’s opening match against Italy, the Liverpool midfielder insisted that England will be out to do more in the contest in Manaus than merely sit deep and defend.

England captain Steven Gerrard has praised Three Lions Coach Roy Hodgson’s bravery and hopes his team can reward it.

The 66-year-old tactician has named several up and coming young players in his World Cup squad for this summer’s tournament.

Ahead of tomorrow night’s opening match against Italy, the Liverpool midfielder insisted that England will be out to do more in the contest in Manaus than merely sit deep and defend.

“I think he has picked a very bold and brave squad,” Gerrard told a Press conference.

“He has a plan and it is not negative. It is not to sit back and camp out on the edge of our box and let’s see what happens.

“But we have to be clever and cute. One of Roy’s main strengths is having a team that is set up and well organised and that will never change.

“Then it is the players’ responsibility when to get the transition right, when to attack and go for the jugular and when to stick together when times are tough.

“These conditions are going to be tough for both sides, so there is going to be a time when we need to stick together.”

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