Murphy backs Carra decision

Last updated : 08 August 2007 By Al Campbell
Carragher called time on his England career during the Summer after continually being overlooked regardless of how many injuries or suspensions the team had. Danny Murphy agrees with Carra's decision.

"I'd be surprised if Jamie changed his mind, to be honest. I've spoken to him a couple of times recently," said the former Liverpool midfielder.

"I'm in agreement with what he's done for lots of different reasons.

"Now is he going to be used because there's a crisis or an emergency?

"It would maybe make him feel a bit like, 'Oh, you need me because there's nobody else.' "Also, if he does go back in and doesn't play to his normal consistent level, he's leaving himself in for a hell of a battering from people. It's a very difficult one, I feel for him.

"There's going to be a lot of people who want to get on his back."