The England midfielder Steven Gerrard has said that he is extremely happy and thrilled to represent the England national team for the 100th match. The Liverpool midfielder will be able to make his 100th appearance for the England national team if he plays in the friendly match against Sweden next week. He made his debut for the national team in the 2-0 win over Ukraine back in 2000. During this period, he has been the shining light of the golden generation of the England national team. The 32-year-old midfielder is expected to compete with David Beckham in the next few years if he carries on the same level.

David Beckham is currently the record appearance holder for the England national team and he is a few matches ahead of the Liverpool man. Even though he was a peripheral figure at the World Cup 2010, he once again returned back strongly at the Euro 2012. Many of whom doubted his potential with the national team after the 2010 FIFA World Cup were extremely surprised to see him as one of the best players for England in an otherwise poor tournament at the Euro 2012. Gerrard recently said that he is enjoying playing for England just as in the same way when he made his debut 12 years ago.

“I’m loving it as much as if it was my first cap. I’ve been around the set-up an awful long time. But I don’t feel old; I’m not getting bored with it. I still feel fresh, looking forward to the next game as much as my debut. Every time you put the England shirt on, it is a proud moment,” said the England midfielder after his 99th match against Poland a few weeks back. England managed only a draw from this match.