In a thinly-veiled criticism of Tottenham goalkeeper Robinson, Gerrard said: "Paul will feel disappointed with the second goal.

"It's unthinkable to have a European Championship finals without England, and as players we have to take responsibility. But the penalty decision turned the whole game.

"Now we're waiting on other people to do us favours. I can't believe it's out of our hands. We worked so hard to put ourselves in the driving seat.

"Football's a cruel game and decisions and mistakes change games."