The Liverpool midfielder was playing in an 11-a-side practice match in Irdning, Austria, but after less than one minute he pulled up sharply and then required treatment on his right calf, lasting 20 minutes, before informing manager Fabio Capello that he could not continue.
He played no further part in the match but did return to the field to do some stretching exercises.
An England source later said that Gerrard would resume training today.
Liverpool team-mate Glen Johnson missed Thursday's training session as a precaution after picking up a slight groin injury during the 3-1 victory over Mexico on Monday at Wembley.
Meanwhile, Theo Walcott believes the fierce competition for places on the flanks in the England squad is bringing the best out of him in the battle for a World Cup spot.
Walcott feels Capello is facing a selection headache in terms of who to select from himself, Aaron Lennon, Adam Johnson and Shaun Wright-Phillips for his final 23.
The Arsenal player started Monday's clash against Mexico, with Lennon and Johnson entering the action as second-half substitutes.
And Walcott showed a willingness to track back as well as making some of his trademark runs and crosses.
He said: "The boss wants me to stay out wide, to be an outlet with Stevie G (Gerrard) coming inside.
"But I also did a lot of tracking back. It is not always about getting forward and, when I could, I did (get back).
"People saw a different side of me, going forward and back.
"But it's not just about me. There's Aaron and Adam as well. It is great competition to have.
"It is a great thing having competition, especially in my position, because it gets the best out of you. Aaron, Shaun and Adam are among the best players in England.
"It is a headache for the manager, but a nice headache, because there are fantastic options.
"It was a nice little boost getting the chance to start in the number seven shirt, especially at Wembley with the tremendous support. It shows I had been training quite well."
He played no further part in the match but did return to the field to do some stretching exercises.
An England source later said that Gerrard would resume training today.
Liverpool team-mate Glen Johnson missed Thursday's training session as a precaution after picking up a slight groin injury during the 3-1 victory over Mexico on Monday at Wembley.
Meanwhile, Theo Walcott believes the fierce competition for places on the flanks in the England squad is bringing the best out of him in the battle for a World Cup spot.
Walcott feels Capello is facing a selection headache in terms of who to select from himself, Aaron Lennon, Adam Johnson and Shaun Wright-Phillips for his final 23.
The Arsenal player started Monday's clash against Mexico, with Lennon and Johnson entering the action as second-half substitutes.
And Walcott showed a willingness to track back as well as making some of his trademark runs and crosses.
He said: "The boss wants me to stay out wide, to be an outlet with Stevie G (Gerrard) coming inside.
"But I also did a lot of tracking back. It is not always about getting forward and, when I could, I did (get back).
"People saw a different side of me, going forward and back.
"But it's not just about me. There's Aaron and Adam as well. It is great competition to have.
"It is a great thing having competition, especially in my position, because it gets the best out of you. Aaron, Shaun and Adam are among the best players in England.
"It is a headache for the manager, but a nice headache, because there are fantastic options.
"It was a nice little boost getting the chance to start in the number seven shirt, especially at Wembley with the tremendous support. It shows I had been training quite well."
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