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STEVEN GERRARD has described Frank Lampard’s enforced withdrawal from England’s Euro 2012 squad as ‘a huge blow.’
Three Lions captain Gerrard will head into the tournament short of experienced midfield partners after Lampard picked up a thigh injury in training on Wednesday.
The Chelsea star joins Manchester City midfielder Gareth Barry on the sidelines,after he was forced out with a stomach injury earlier this week.
Gerrard said: “It’s a huge blow that Frank’s got to go home, particularly on the back of Gareth Barry as well, but in training players have got to give it 100 per cent.
“You can’t afford to ease back or relax because sometimes you can pick up injuries that way as well.
“Training today was very high tempo, very physical as normal and thankfully everyone came through.
"Fingers crossed the squad can stay in good condition now.”
Lampard’s disappointment became Jordan Henderson’s opportunity as Gerrard’s Liverpool team-mate got the call to replace him in Roy Hodgson’s squad.
Gerrard added: “Jordan is buzzing. He didn’t want it to happen this way because no one wants to see another player get injured, but you have to take your opportunities.
“He’s a great player for the future and he’s excited by this opportunity.”
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