errard, 34, won his first cap in a 2-0 win over Ukraine in 2000 and made his last England appearance in a 0-0 draw with Costa Rica at the 2014 World Cup.The Liverpool midfielder said: "I have enjoyed every minute of representing my country. It's a sad day for me."Gerrard will now take on a "high profile" ambassadorial role with the Football Association.He retires from international duty having scored 21 goals and played at six major tournaments. He ranks third on England's most-capped player list behind only Peter Shilton (125) and David Beckham (115)."It is the right decision for England, Liverpool and most importantly for a player who had earned the right to choose his own time of departure. He may not have touched the same heights for country as he did for club, but he still made a fine contribution to several eras for England."Gerrard skippered England at this summer's World Cup in Brazil, however it was to end in disappointment for Roy Hodgson's team after they exited the tournament bottom of the group and without a victory."It was a very difficult decision to make," said Gerrard. "It's something I have been contemplating for a long time, not just since the end of the World Cup."I've had to take an awful lot of advice from people who are close to me - players that I still play with, ex-players who I played with a long time ago, managers who I played for years ago."It's been a really tough decision, certainly one of the toughest since I turned professional at 18."England manager Hodgson said: "While I'm disappointed, I can entirely understand Steven's situation and can have no complaints given the incredible service he has given to his country."Gerrard will continue his club career with Liverpool, for whom he made his debut in 1998 against Blackburn Rovers.He has spent his entire career at Anfield - winning the Champions League, FA Cup and League Cup.
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who:England Steven Gerrard
when:2014
what:England captain Steven Gerrard has retired from international football after winning 114 caps.
why:he want to retirement
where:Bzail 2014 world cap
how:he will end in this 2014 world cap
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appearance 外形
ambassadorial 大使
contribution 貢獻
tournaments 比賽
structure 結構
It may be the last year to see England captain, Steven Gerrard on the football court because he wants to retire in this 2014 World Cup. I think he is a very outstanding player in his team. Although he has retired from international football after winning 114 caps, I still remember him forever. Certainly, all people around the world will never forget him.
回覆刪除In my opinion, it is a shame to hear that England captain, Steven Gerrard on the football court wants to retire in this 2014 World Cup. Though he has retired from international football after winning 114 caps, people around the world will still remember him forever.
回覆刪除Steven Gerrard made a really tough decision to retire from World Cup. Many people felt disappointed. But, his achievement will be remembered forever.
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