STEVEN GERRARD has paid tribute to England squad after their World Cup elimination. The Rangers boss watched as the Three Lions lost 2-1 to Croatia in extra-time during the semi-final. Steven Gerrard has praised the England teamPA:Press Association How to claim your FREE £10 bet 1 Register for Sun Bets here 2 Bet £5 or more 3 Sun Bets will stick a £10 bet in your account Goals from Ivan Perisic and Mario Mandzukic sealed their place in the final after Kieran Tripper had fired England in front. But Gerrard has sent a heartfelt message to the squad after they fell just short of becoming the first side to reach a major final since 1966. Taking to Instagram, the Gers manager wrote: “Keep your heads up lads, incredible effort. “You have made our country proud.” RELATED STORIES LATE SHOW Rangers new boys Sadiq and Coulibaly WON’T feature in Euro clash with FC Shkupi DONE DEAL Parma have confirmed the signing of ex-Rangers stopper Bruno Alves SOU BLEW IT Souness launches blistering attack on Alli, Lingard and England’s style of play FLOP SHOP Ex-Rangers winger Dalcio ‘set for loan spell’ just months after Benfica return GROUND WORK Rangers’ plans for stage two of Ibrox refurbishment approved by council chiefs FITNESS FIGHT Steven Gerrard provides injury updates on Jordan Rossiter and Graham Dorrans Gerrard will make his competitive debut in management tonight when Rangers take on Shkupi in the Europa League. The Ibrox side will face the Macedonian minnows in the first leg of their first-round qualifier. NO REPEATS Steven Gerrard says Progres defeat makes Shkupi team talk easy However, they will be without new boys Umar Sadiq and Lassana Coulibaly after they failed to receive international clearance. Keep up to date with ALL the latest news, transfers and goals from Scottish football plus fixtures, results and live match commentary
Source: Scottish Sun, News
Source: Scottish Sun, News
