Stevie: He's up there with Messi

18th May 2010 - Latest News

Steven Gerrard believes England teammate Joe Cole is as skilful as Cristiano Ronaldo and Lionel Messi.

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The pair are currently training together in Austria as part of Fabio Capello's 30-man provisional World Cup squad.

Gerrard told Match of the Day magazine: "Joe Cole does some amazing stuff in training.

"He's as good as Messi or Ronaldo on the ball, and he'll give any player a run for their money when it comes to tricks."

Meanwhile, Gerrard has lifted the lid on some of the characters within the squad - and explained why he thinks Jermain Defoe might miss the plane to South Africa.

"Most of the lads watch movies on the plane, but Jermain likes playing on his PSP - he loves Tiger Woods PGA Tour golf," said our skipper. "If you make a bad shot, he lets the whole plane know."

He added: "We all travel together so there's no chance of anyone missing the flight. But you'll find 'Wrighty' [Shaun Wright-Phillips] and Defoe running for the plane - they'll be clothes shopping in the airport."

Author: Jimmy Rice
Tagged: cole , gerrard , joe cole , steven gerrard



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That lovely, seems they are having a good spirit.. Love what he said about his team mates.. But I will have to disagree with Stevie about J.Cole. No doubt J.Cole is a great player and very skillfull, and yes I would love to see him with the red shirt next season. But he is not up there with Messi and C.Ronaldo.
MusTi
18th May 2010 15:10
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