Heads you win: Steven Gerrard scores for
Liverpool on Saturday
Gerrard, who travelled to north London on Sunday night,
will be assessed by England's medical staff on Monday.
On a day when Fabio Capello was reminded of the frustrations
that can cling to the England job, goalkeeper Joe Hart withdrew
with an ankle ligament injury, prompting a call-up for Paul
Robinson. Encouragingly for Capello, John Terry has ignored the
soreness in his foot to report for duty, such is his determination
to lead England out in Berlin on Wednesday.
Capello's decision to summon Gerrard south while allowing Hart
to remain north is bound to provoke debate. Liverpool are adamant
their captain is injured. "A scan this morning has confirmed a tear
in the adductor magnus muscle in his right leg,'' a Liverpool
spokesman said. "He is expected to be out for between seven to 10
days.''
Hart left the KC Stadium on Sunday with his left foot in a pot
after damaging ligaments. "He went over on his ankle,'' explained
the Manchester City manager, Mark Hughes, after the 2-2 draw with
Hull City.
"He will be seen by the [City] medical people in the morning. It
will be a minimum of three to four weeks. He's obviously out of the
England squad.''
