Steven Gerrard has had a poor World Cup and is already 34, but he said he's not rushing his decision on whether to retire from International play.

"I spoke to the manager to ask for some time over my (international) future," said the midfielder on Sunday in Brazil.

"I am not rushing into a decision.

"It is a big decision and I need time. There are numerous people I need to talk to before I make that decision. I will make it in due course."

Gerrard said he's upset about the way England has been eliminated.

"I'm hurting very badly, broken," he added.

"We (the players) have to shoulder that (responsibility) and not just the manager and coaching staff."