Yet again another round of international friendlies has claimed more victims who will be spending some time in the treatment room, and even hospital in Chris Smallings case.England came up against World Cup runners up Holland at Wembley last night, this tie had the potential to be a great spectacle for fans all over, but there was just one thing wrong with this tie, it was a FRIENDLY! The final score of 3-2 made this match to sound a lot more exciting than it actually was, as especially in the first half it was what were used to seeing in England internationals, a boring display. If this had Justin Turner Jersey been a qualifier or match at a tournament then it could be a very exciting match for all to watch. But England used this game to play one of their weaker sides (no disrespect to those players) and give le ser capped players a run out, who Im sure their club fans Mike Piazza Jersey loved to see but managers not so much as it meant a chance to pick up an injury. Dont get me wrong some of these players gave decent performances, but it was nowhere near a good enough performance if England ever want to be a team other countries dread to play.Back to the main point of this article, the only thing to come out of this friendly is more injuries to key club players. This match claimed 3 injuries to Steven Gerrard, Chris Smalling, and Daniel Sturridge, all of who have been instrumental for their respective club sides. Having just played a thriller of a cup final (which included extra time) Gerrard was put into the starting line up, and did not even make it to the end of the first half having to be replaced by Sturridge after just 33 minutes. It said to be Fernando Valenzuela Jersey that he was taken off as a precaution having felt his hamstring getting tight, so as Liverpool fan I hope he is fine for the weekend, as this would not Chris Taylor Jersey be the first time he has picked up an injury on international duty.Smalling was to be the next casualty, and in this case thats where he ended up spending the rest of his night after clashing heads with Huntelaar when the Schalke 04 striker scored Hollands second. Smallings attempted to prevent Huntelaars goal and for his efforts received a really bad gash to his head Stuart Pearce has said, and needed to be stretchered off as he was unconscious, whilst Huntelaar was game to walk off clutching a bandage to his head. In the final few minutes it was Sturridges turn to go off injured with a suffered swollen toe, who gave a decent display.The premier league is po sibly the most physically and mentally demanding leagues in the world, especially being one of the few Hyun-Jin Ryu Jersey leagues to not have a winter break. Players are already pushing themselves hard enough without then having to push themselves even more for England, and in some cases have to travel great distances, especially foreign players in the premier league.I understand how great an honour it is to be called up by your country and that qualifiers can only be played during the season, but in my opinion all mid season friendlies do are cause injuries to key players, thus affecting their clubs performances.