Gerrard backs fans

Last updated : 14 October 2008 By Al Campbell
The England fans at Wembley on Saturday came in for criticism for their booing of Ashley Cole. However, Gerrard said the fans had a right to express their opinion and the support was mostly good.

"Any supporter, when you pay money, you deserve to voice your opinion. But we need their support. If we're going to be successful in the future, we need them with us," said the Liverpool captain.

"It's not going to help Ashley and it's not going to help the team but the support we got was fantastic. They stayed with us throughout the game.

"He [Cole] is disappointed and the players are disappointed."