The Liverpool forward admits Roy Hodgson's men will miss
the Manchester United forward but insists confidence is high among the players
Steven Gerrard insists England are capable of securing a
victory against Ukraine without Wayne Rooney.
The Manchester United forward was forced to pull out of
Roy Hodgson's squad due to a head injury which was caused in a collision with
Phil Jones during a training session.
Gerrard admits England would rather have Rooney
available, but the midfielder maintains that three points can be achieved in
Kiev.
"Obviously Wayne is a world class player - any team
would miss Wayne when he's not available," Gerrard told reporters.
"But I think we've got more than enough in the squad
and the 11 to do the job out here and as the manager says, confidence is high
in the group.
"We believe if we defend well tomorrow night we've
got a great chance of getting the result we want."
England have travelled to Kiev with just two available
strikers after injuries ruled out Rooney, Andy Carroll and Daniel Sturridge,
while Danny Welbeck is suspended after receiving a yellow card against Moldova
on Friday.
Southampton striker Rickie Lambert is expected to lead
England's attack on Tuesday night, with Jermain Defoe the only other recognised
forward in the squad.
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