McFadden is Scotland's Steven Gerrard

Sep 6 2006

By Dominic King, Liverpool Echo

FORMER Everton and Scotland captain John Collins thinks McFadden is Scotland's answer to Steven Gerrard. He enthused: "James has great self-belief. He wants the ball all the time, even when his team is struggling "Sometimes he can overdo his solo stuff, but when it comes off, it is a great weapon for a team to have. He's also not afraid to shoot. "He is more psychologically equipped to go and destroy opponents when he plays for Scotland. "He gives Scotland something that England have in Steven Gerrard."