Gerrard: I've always advocated England

Steven Gerrard said England has been due some luck after his side claimed a 1-0 conquer Ukraine on Tuesday to complete top spot in Group D advance straight into the UEFA EURO 2012 quarter-finals . Wayne Rooney had nodded England inside the lead along with a second-half header, but Ukraine were desperately unlucky not have equalised after several close chances.New York Jets Jerseys Gerrard, who are able to now lead his side suitable quarter-final against Italy on Sunday. To have great results in these tournaments, due to the standard of teams involved, you should have that part of luck the use of you, Gerrard said. Gerrard also said England deserved credit from emerging atop a Group D keeping up with included well liked France and Sweden. This is a very difficult group, this was clear due to was long of the hat, Gerrard said. Not many people have had belief and confidence from the team, even so always kept that belief and confidence because I have very good players right next to me in within that dressing room.Jerricho Cotchery Jersey In previous tournaments we've underperformed without delivered for the country, playing with this one to date so good. We're working quite challenging for each other therefore we showed signs that individuals are a good team therefore we could go on and succeed here. Few people have had belief and confidence inside the team, nonetheless always kept that belief and confidence. Steven Gerrard, England captain Gerrard, 32, had earlier delivered a man-of-the-match winning performance to help England on the last eight. The Liverpool captain led within the front from rocky first half, creating the opening and the cross in the 48th minute which generated Rooney's goal.Chad Pennington Jersey Gerrard admitted England had ended up for the partner determined to make a direct impact after being outplayed through the opening 45 minutes. We needed more from 1 another. We were wishing to rally one another. Tonight was an away match against a very good passing team, playing of their EURO final before their own fans, Gerrard said. It absolutely was a tough match. If it is not going your path, you have to roll your sleeves up and make going. We did that while in the second half. Meanwhile England manager Roy Hodgson praised the contribution of his captain. You've got to single Steven out because he's been voted man from the match, Hodgson said. He's been our man for the match in all three games, playing a captain's innings throughout.