Source: Team_Talk
Gerrard wants family double
Steven Gerrard has his fingers crossed that cousin Anthony can launch a spectacular summer of family football glory at Wembley tomorrow.[LNB] Although Gerrard has spent this week in Austria starting preparations for this summer's World Cup, he will hunt down an internet station when he gets back from training tomorrow afternoon to monitor Cardiff's progress against Blackpool in the Championship play-off final at Wembley.[LNB]It might not be quite the equivalent of the Neville brothers facing each other as captains of Manchester United and Everton, but in the Gerrard households, Steven against Anthony is about as big as it gets.[LNB]"I don't know if I will be able to watch it because I am still going to be in Austria but I will be asking the technician here to see if he can set it up for me and I will be searching the internet to see if I can get some highlights," said Steven.[LNB]"Whatever happens I will be speaking to Anthony before the game to wish him all the best.[LNB]"There is no doubt I will be cheering Cardiff on because he is my first cousin."[LNB]The elder Gerrard cousin has been one of the best players in the Premier League for a number of years now but Anthony is making a name for himself out of the glare of the top flight.[LNB]A youth player at Everton, Anthony first came to prominence during a four-year stint at Walsall before quitting the Bescot Stadium for Cardiff at the start of this season.[LNB]He quickly impressed under Dave Jones too, and now stands just 90 minutes away from joining his illustrious cousin at English football's top table - by helping Cardiff become the first Welsh side to gatecrash it.[LNB]"It would be great to have another Gerrard in the Premier League," said Steven.[LNB]"He is a good player and I think he has got the potential to hold his own. I know that is what he is desperate for.[LNB]"He has been injured. He missed the last two games because of a calf problem but speaking to him on the phone there is a chance he could be ready for the final.[LNB]"We have a good relationship and I will be sending him good luck messages beforehand.[LNB]"I would love nothing better than for him to get to the Premier League."[LNB]
