Gerrard warns mates to watch language

ENGLAND captain Steven Gerrard has warned his players to hold their tongues at the World Cup and not risk unnecessary bookings or red cards by swearing at referees.

Players’ language has been a hot topic since Wayne Rooney was booked for swearing at a referee during a pre-tournament friendly, with the officials for England’s opener against the United States saying they have been learning English profanities in order to know what to listen for.

Gerrard is warning his team-mates not to get caught in the trap.