Steven Gerrard is tipped to quit England duties after World Cup (Picture: Getty Images)

Steven Gerrard is expected to call time on his England career after the World Cup.

The Liverpool captain will lead his country to Brazil next month but, according to the Daily Mail, will quit the Three Lions after the tournament to concentrate on his club commitments.

With the Reds back in the Champions League, manager Brendan Rodgers suggested last week that his skipper may have to make a decision on his England future.

‘I just think he’ll need to assess things after Brazil, as he’ll be 34 then,’ Rodgers said.


Gerrard was instrumental in Liverpool’s fine campaign (Picture: AP)

‘He’s been a brilliant captain for me, a great leader, and a brilliant man. His condition is terrific. But next season, there will be a big demand. If he comes and asks that, I’ll give an opinion on it [but] I think it’s a decision he has to make.



‘He’s a very clear vision of the game, and what he wants to do for Liverpool. He loves playing for England. He’ll go and concentrate on England and we’ll see what happens after that.’

However, it appears that Gerrard has already come to the conclusion that a World Cup in Brazil would be the ideal time to end his international career – no matter how England do this summer.