LIVERPOOL CAPTAIN STEVEN Gerrard says he will consider his England future after the end of this summer’s European Championships.
The midfielder says he loves playing for his country but he knows that calling time on an international career that has spanned 89 caps could be beneficial to his club side.
He said in The People: “It’s something I am going to have to sit down and think about after the Euros this summer.
“I’ve not spoken to anybody about it yet, nor have I made any decision about what I might I do because there are a lot of things to consider.
“I’m just fully focused on doing as well as I can for Liverpool this season and then playing in the Euros for England. After that we will see that happens.”
Gerrard, who has been badly affected by various injuries and infections over the last year, will be 32 by the time Euro 2012 comes along.
“I am aware of the future, the injuries I’ve had and I want to play for Liverpool for as long as I can. I also know there are quite a few players who have stopped playing international football to prolong their club careers and it’s helped them to do that.
“I can understand why people might think that kind of a decision is approaching and I’ve spoken to my surgeon and the medical people but, like I say, I’ve not made any decisions because there is no need yet.”
