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AC Milan legend Gattuso slams youthful England squad

AC Milan legend and World Cup winner Rino Gattuso has attacked England coach Roy Hodgson's youth policy.

Hodgson's faith in players such as Ross Barkley and Jack Wilshere has been largely applauded, after years of underachievement.

But Gattuso warned: "I don't really agree with Hodgson's youth policy. Experience - it's not something you buy at Tesco.

"It's something you earn, bit by bit, and it matters because I am dead sure that, when youngsters are there listening to the national anthem, their legs will be shaking.

"And, in those cases, you need expert players. Without experience, it can really be tough."

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