John Terry insists the England squad are behind manager Steve McClaren - and determined to get a convincing result in tomorrow's Euro 2008 qualifying match with Andorra.
The captain heard the criticism of supporters in Tel Aviv following the goalless draw with Israel on Saturday.
And although he is not aware of much of the media criticism of Steve McClaren's team, the Chelsea defender acknowledges England have not been impressive in their recent games.
Terry said: "We've underperformed a little bit in the last few games - but as a group we are fully behind the manager.
"It's not nice what we are hearing but he is the right man for the job 100%.
"Tomorrow is a must-win game and as a bunch we feel we owe it to the manager.
"It's about results from now on, not performances."
He told a press conference: "I saw and heard the frustration after the draw in Israel - the fans have travelled a long way and paid a lot of good money.
"We owe it to them as well. The fans are looking to see a good performance and a few goals.
"We've heard stuff about the manager - but that brings us a lot closer.
"We are all in it together. It's us against everybody and we need to stand up and be counted."
Vice-captain Steven Gerrard echoed the sentiments of Terry, ahead of tomorrow's match in Barcelona against a nation ranked joint 163rd in the world.
The Liverpool midfielder said: "We are favourites but an early goal would be appreciated and make it easier for the rest of game.
"It's important we start winning matches and try to turn things around - the results haven't been good and we as a bunch of players have to turn that round.
"We've made it really difficult for ourselves but there is a lot of football to be played.
"We've got to play Russia twice but our next two games give us a great chance to pick up six points.
"The players look at the bigger picture - and we are confident we can be at Euro 2008."
Gerrard, who prefers to play in a central midfield role, figured on the right for much of Saturday's goalless draw with Israel.
And he said: "The manager will pick whatever midfield he thinks is best suited for the game coming up.
"I can't really say much more - other than what the manager wants me to do, I'll do."
On Wayne Rooney's current goal drought for his country, Gerrard said: "Wayne knows he needs a goal.
"We appreciate there is more to his game than just goals - he works hard and one of the first names you put on the team sheet.
"We love him, the players are backing him and I'll be trying extra hard to put one on a plate for him tomorrow night."
Gerrard dismissed suggestions the players are not interested in performing for England and that the likes of him and Terry, such commanding figures in the Premiership, cannot reproduce club form in internationals.
"I think the players love playing for England. It is not as if the likes of John and myself are worried about Liverpool and Chelsea," he said.
"When we can off the pitch [against Israel] it felt like a defeat. No-one wants to turn it around as much as the players.
"When you are at your club you are playing with your team-mates, training two to three hours a day. It is a lot more difficult to make a team work when you only have three days here and there.
"I am trying my best. A lot of us our trying to transmit our club form into internationals.
"There is a big responsibility on myself and John and the other leaders in the dressing room. There is no hiding place.
"The most important thing is we stick together and fight through it."
Terry agreed that it was not just up to him, as captain, to rally the players during a game.
"It is not just a case of me being captain on the pitch. We are all voices on the pitch," he said.
"We spoke about it the other day and we need to be more vocal with each other and a bit more physical with each other."
The Chelsea centre-back also sympathised with fans who chanted "What a load of rubbish" after the Israel draw.
"I was aware of it with 15-20 minutes to go," he said.
"They have a right to their opinion. They are paying money and travelling all over the world to support us.
"It is not nice to hear but we have to take that on the chin and go in the next game.
"The pressure is there but it is not getting to me or the other guys. As a group of players we can handle it."
And although he is not aware of much of the media criticism of Steve McClaren's team, the Chelsea defender acknowledges England have not been impressive in their recent games.
Terry said: "We've underperformed a little bit in the last few games - but as a group we are fully behind the manager.
"It's not nice what we are hearing but he is the right man for the job 100%.
"Tomorrow is a must-win game and as a bunch we feel we owe it to the manager.
"It's about results from now on, not performances."
He told a press conference: "I saw and heard the frustration after the draw in Israel - the fans have travelled a long way and paid a lot of good money.
"We owe it to them as well. The fans are looking to see a good performance and a few goals.
"We've heard stuff about the manager - but that brings us a lot closer.
"We are all in it together. It's us against everybody and we need to stand up and be counted."
Vice-captain Steven Gerrard echoed the sentiments of Terry, ahead of tomorrow's match in Barcelona against a nation ranked joint 163rd in the world.
The Liverpool midfielder said: "We are favourites but an early goal would be appreciated and make it easier for the rest of game.
"It's important we start winning matches and try to turn things around - the results haven't been good and we as a bunch of players have to turn that round.
"We've made it really difficult for ourselves but there is a lot of football to be played.
"We've got to play Russia twice but our next two games give us a great chance to pick up six points.
"The players look at the bigger picture - and we are confident we can be at Euro 2008."
Gerrard, who prefers to play in a central midfield role, figured on the right for much of Saturday's goalless draw with Israel.
And he said: "The manager will pick whatever midfield he thinks is best suited for the game coming up.
"I can't really say much more - other than what the manager wants me to do, I'll do."
On Wayne Rooney's current goal drought for his country, Gerrard said: "Wayne knows he needs a goal.
"We appreciate there is more to his game than just goals - he works hard and one of the first names you put on the team sheet.
"We love him, the players are backing him and I'll be trying extra hard to put one on a plate for him tomorrow night."
Gerrard dismissed suggestions the players are not interested in performing for England and that the likes of him and Terry, such commanding figures in the Premiership, cannot reproduce club form in internationals.
"I think the players love playing for England. It is not as if the likes of John and myself are worried about Liverpool and Chelsea," he said.
"When we can off the pitch [against Israel] it felt like a defeat. No-one wants to turn it around as much as the players.
"When you are at your club you are playing with your team-mates, training two to three hours a day. It is a lot more difficult to make a team work when you only have three days here and there.
"I am trying my best. A lot of us our trying to transmit our club form into internationals.
"There is a big responsibility on myself and John and the other leaders in the dressing room. There is no hiding place.
"The most important thing is we stick together and fight through it."
Terry agreed that it was not just up to him, as captain, to rally the players during a game.
"It is not just a case of me being captain on the pitch. We are all voices on the pitch," he said.
"We spoke about it the other day and we need to be more vocal with each other and a bit more physical with each other."
The Chelsea centre-back also sympathised with fans who chanted "What a load of rubbish" after the Israel draw.
"I was aware of it with 15-20 minutes to go," he said.
"They have a right to their opinion. They are paying money and travelling all over the world to support us.
"It is not nice to hear but we have to take that on the chin and go in the next game.
"The pressure is there but it is not getting to me or the other guys. As a group of players we can handle it."
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