English Player Steven Gerrard MBE: Gerrard: We rushed things

Andorra [0 - 3] England

54' [0 - 1] S. Gerrard
76' [0 - 2] S. Gerrard
90' [0 - 3] D. Nugent

By James Pearson

Steven Gerrard thinks expectation may have hindered England's ability to break down Andorra on Wednesday.

Steve McClaren's troops were expected to romp home against the international minnows in their Euro 2008 qualifier, although it took 54 minutes for England to forge ahead.

The Liverpool ace believes England's attempts to please and secure an early goal meant they forced the issue too much instead of opting for a patient approach.

Gerrard, who netted twice in the 3-0 win over Andorra, was delighted England finally secured the points and is hoping to maintain the winning habit in their next qualifier against Estonia.

"It was difficult," he told Sky Sports News. "It was always going to be difficult because before the game we were expected to win the game four, five or six-nil.

"You're going in with that mentality were you are rushing to score. Maybe you're passing forward too early. If you're patient and keep moving the ball it'll come.

"It's a good day," he continued on netting twice. "I'm more pleased for the three points and the win.

Skysports.com

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