LFC anger over Gerrard call up

Gerrard withdrew from the England squad with a groin injury after Saturday's win over Bolton. However, the FA ordered Gerrard to meet up with the England doctor for an assessment of his injury before he confirmed the groin tear and authorised Gerrard's withdrawal.

The decision to make Gerrard meet the England doctor has angered Liverpool as it implies the FA believed the club were lying over the extent of his injury.