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Liverpool FC boss Brendan Rodgers expects Steven Gerrard to retire from England duty after next summer's World Cup.

The 33-year-old skipper, who boasts 107 caps for his country, has previously suggested he could call time on his international career following the finals in Brazil.

Gerrard has been named in Roy Hodgson's squad for the upcoming friendlies against Chile and Germany, and Rodgers understands the midfielder's desire to be involved in those fixtures.

“For Steven, he probably looks at it as though this is his last international year and after the World Cup that will be all finished then and he will have lots of time to rest,” Rodgers said.

“Obviously he and Roy have a good relationship and I’m sure if he needs that breather in these two games, he will get that.

“I think it is something that Roy has looked at for these games but Steven is a real talisman. He is a leader for the team and everyone there. Whether he plays in the two friendlies or not is another matter.

“There are absolutely times when you can rest him and I think that is important for him.”