Arsenal midfielder Gilberto Silva has spoken out in support of Premiership counterparts Steven Gerrard and Frank Lampard.The Brazilian international has urged supporters to get behind the England pair as they prepare to face Estonia in a crucial Euro 2008 qualifier in Tallinn on Wednesday night.
"The fans should support these players instead of making criticism about them and saying that they can't play together," Gilberto told Terra Brazil.
"It's necessary to let them gain confidence because that's the only way in which they can show what they can do. They are excellent players, especially Gerrard.
"All the players need to be calm during a game. We aren't on a pitch to be judged by journalists, supporters and in some cases by the coaches. We all try to do our work in the best way possible."
