Rodgers welcomes Gerrard's England exit

After earning 114 caps and captaining England at successive FIFA World Cups in 2010 and 2014, Gerrard opted to quit international football in order to focus on Liverpool.

Speaking to reporters at Fenway Park in Boston ahead of Liverpool's friendly fixture against Roma on Wednesday, Rodgers said the 34-year-old skipper's decision was a boost for the club, who are also preparing for their return to the UEFA Champions League after finishing second last season.

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