His sudden exit from the field mid-way through the first half was the main concern for Gareth Southgate with the season just two weeks away.
Bates limped off the field and went straight down the tunnel with just 22 minutes on the clock.
This career has been hit by three major knee operations and every knock seems to be a concern.
Before the game, Gareth Southgate had been forced to rest Marvin Emnes and Jonathan Grounds after both suffered hip injuries as well as Jeremie Aliadiere who'd picked up an ankle problem.