Liverpool Skipper Gerrard Impressed With English Yougsters

Liverpool skipper Steven Gerrard believes that England's young players deserve plaudits for the way they handled the pressure of appearing in the friendly against Hungary at Wembley on Wednesday evening.

Gerrard himself netted two second half goals after Hungary had gone into the lead through a questionable Phil Jagielka own goal.

Many had also expected the team to receive a rough reception from the England fans after the shambolic World Cup campaign in the summer.

But the captain felt that the way youngsters such as Joe Hart and Adam Johnson contributed to the team effort was worthy of commendation.

"I thought the young guys tonight were superb," he told Sky Sports News.

"They deserve the big headlines tomorrow. I thought to play for England is very difficult at this level.

"It's tough and and to get through at the age of 18 or 19 is really tough.

Especially in this situation after a tough World Cup. I thought they handled themselves really well and they can be proud of themselves."