Steven Gerrard has been ruled out of England's friendly against Germany in Berlin on Wednesday because of a torn leg muscle.
Liverpool said the midfielder picked up the injury in the club's 2-0 victory at Bolton on Saturday.
"A scan this morning has confirmed a tear in the adductor magnus muscle in his right leg, and he is expected to be out between seven to 10 days," said Liverpool spokesman Ian Cotton.
The absence of Gerrard is another blow for England coach Fabio Capello, who has also lost Manchester United striker Wayne Rooney and defender Rio Ferdinand to injuries. Chelsea's Joe and Ashley Cole and Wigan striker Emile Heskey had …
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