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Liverpool skipper Gerrard not ready to make England future call

Liverpool skipper Steven Gerrard hasn't ruled out playing for England in the Euro2016 qualifiers.

Gerrard says he is in no position to make an immediate decision on international retirement, with the England captain requiring a couple of weeks to contemplate his future.

"There's no truth that I'll be making any announcement within a week," Gerrard said. "I think I need more time.

"I spoke to the manager this morning and asked him for some time over the summer to consider me future. I certainly won't be rushing into any decision.

"I don't feel it is right to make a decision now or in a week's time. I am still hurting very bad. I'm broken from what has gone on over the last couple of weeks.

"So I need to get away, get on holiday and basically clear my head before I make that big decision."

Pushed on whether he had a hunch which way the decision was likely to go, Gerrard said: "Not at the moment. I need time.

"I have agreed with the manager that I will speak to speak to him in a few weeks' time."

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