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'I was wrong... they have shown themselves to be braver than I was': Jamie Carragher heaps praise on England's current crop after admitting his comments about the 'pampered generation' following Euro 2016 exit were completely incorrect

Jamie Carragher has admitted he was completely wrong following his 'pampered generation' comments after England's shock exit at Euro 2016.

Four years ago, the former Liverpool defender slammed the England team for crashing out of the Euros to minnows Iceland - describing the country's young players as physically and mentally soft.

However, Carragher has now heaped praise on the new generation of footballers in England for shunning the 'pampered' stereotype.

Ex-Liverpool defender Jamie Carragher has heaped praise on current crop of England stars

Ex-Liverpool defender Jamie Carragher has heaped praise on current crop of England stars

Writing in the Telegraph, Carragher reflected on his past comments: 'My criticism labelled our academy graduates "the pampered generation".