Formidable: Italy have performed above expectations so far in the Euro 2012 tournament

But Gerrard also warned that  Italy’s Andrea Pirlo is a ‘world class’ threat from midfield.‘He’s proved for many years he’s been one of the best midfielders out there. He’s certainly one we’ll have to try and control. But this game is certainly not about me or Pirlo, or Wayne Rooney or Mario Balotelli. It’s about England v Italy. The chances in the game are 50-50. It’s a very even game.’

And Gerrard responded to praise from Daniele de Rossi by returning the compliment to the Italians.

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