Crouch backing Benayoun

Last updated : 09 November 2007 By Al Campbell
England need Israel to get a result against Russia next week if they're to have any chance of qualifying for Euro 2008. Peter Crouch is backing his Liverpool team mate and Israel captain Yossi Benayoun to do England a favour.

"Of course now it would be great to see him make himself a hero to the England fans as well as the Liverpool ones," said the Reds striker.

"Me and Stevie Gerrard have been getting into him; trying to keep him fresh for the Israel game.

"We certainly need him to help Israel play well too. Hopefully he will do us a job against Russia."