Liverpool captain Steven Gerrard, Chelsea midfielder Frank Lampard and Manchester City keeper Joe Hart have all pulled out of the squad travelling to Germany today. Gerrard and Lampard were forced to report to the England hotel on Sunday night - after Liverpool incensed Capello by announcing that their captain was out - before being sent home once FA medical staff were satisfied that they were indeed injured. Wayne Rooney, Rio Ferdinand, Owen Hargreaves, Ashley Cole and Joe Cole had been ruled out before the Italian named his squad.

Former boss Graham Taylor has been stunned by the news that so many key players will be missing for the prestige friendly in Berlin, accusing them of lacking commitment to the national team.

Taylor, who suffered the same problems as England manager between 1990-93, said: 'The most important thing in this country is the international team. The problem I have is when players are ruled out for their country on a Wednesday then play for their clubs three days later. Their recovery never ceases to amaze me. I like the example of John Terry who, as captain, clearly has a foot injury yet wants to play and I expect him to play.'

Bryan Robson, the former England captain, takes a different view to Taylor. He thinks November friendlies are a waste of time for the top players. (DAILY MAIL)

Is Taylor right? Do England players lack commitment to the national team? Or is Robson right? Is it justified that the players aren't keen on friendlies in November as they are a waste of time? Are they both right? Do they lack commitment even though the friendlies are a waste of time?