Gerrard learns lessons

Liverpool star believes England gave Mexico too much respect

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Gerrard learns lessons

Gerrard: Room for improvement

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Steven Gerrard believes England learned the value of aggression in their World Cup farewell victory over Mexico on Monday.

Fabio Capello's team earned a 3-1 win in their last match at Wembley before they leave for this summer's finals in South Africa.

But England were not at their best, especially in the first half, and were arguably a little flattered by the scoreline against Mexico.

Gerrard duly admits that there is a need for improvement ahead of their first World Cup match against USA in Rustenburg on 12th June.

The Liverpool captain said: "The manager wanted more aggression. They had too much possession in the first half. We stood off them and let them play.

"In the second half we got in their faces and stopped them playing.

"I think the key at half-time was the manager stressed we needed to get closer to them.

"We gave them too much respect in the first half and they are very good players and good in possession."

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