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England and Liverpool captain Steven Gerrard, 34, tried to damped the high expectations surrounding Everton sensation Ross Barkley, 20, on Friday. The Three Lions play Honduras in Miami in their final friendly on Saturday (KO 21:45 BST) before facing Italy in their opening World Cup Group D fixture on 14 June. Los Catrachos kick off Group F with a clash against France on 15 June.

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SOUNDBITE: Steven Gerrard, England captain:

"It's important we don't put too much pressure on all the young lads. They are all terrific talents but they need to be managed in the right way and I don't think it's too bad to just be there for Ross at this time when he's just bursting onto the scene. And Roy and Roberto Martinez, he's going to be a terrific player but it is important that we don't get too carried away."