Source: Daily_Mail
Jamie Carragher confesses to England fear factor
ShareFormer England defender Jamie Carragher admits players suffer from a fear factor when they are playing for the national team. [LNB] The Liverpool player came out of international retirement when he was selected by England manager Fabio Capello for last year's World Cup campaign in South Africa. [LNB] However, England experienced a woeful tournament and crashed out 4-1 to Germany in the last 16, leading to a torrent of criticism for both players and management. [LNB] Nervy: Jamie Carragher (left) in action against Algeria in South Africa[LNB]Carragher though claimed players are on tenterhooks when they play for England and feel less pressure when appearing for their clubs. [LNB]'One mistake and you could be absolutely slaughtered,' Carragher told BBC Radio 5 live. [LNB]'At your club, you know you will not be criticised as much and perhaps three days later there will be another game. [LNB]'With England, it could be months before you have another fixture. There is a fear at times when playing for England.'[LNB] He added: 'The intensity of the press does get to the players. Sometimes I think players would prefer the press guy to think they had played well, rather than the manager.'[LNB] No room for error: Carragher tackles USA's Robbie Findley at the World Cup[LNB]Carragher also claimed the players were bored in South Africa where they spent most of their day in a hotel, saying: 'You stay in a hotel all day but you are at a World Cup for a long time and should be able to experience different things. [LNB]'I wouldn't want players holed up. Take away the boredom, embrace the country we are in more. You never see anything.'[LNB] Tottenham manager Harry Redknapp echoed Carragher's sentiments.[LNB]'I spoke to a few players who said they were sat in their rooms waiting for the day to pass. Some said they were bored out of their brains.'[LNB] Adam nears Anfield switch as Liverpool offer ?8m plus two Kop kidsClub-by-club guide to all the Barclays Premier League summer transfersPREMIER LEAGUE NEW KIT SPECIAL: Strips your team will wear in 2011-12All the latest Liverpool news, features and opinion [LNB] Explore more:People: Jamie Carragher, Fabio Capello, Harry Redknapp Places: Liverpool, United Kingdom, South Africa, Germany
