England Squad For Czech Republic Friendly Announced

August 16, 2008 by CLDsport

England Squad Announced England coach Fabio Capello has announced his 23-man squad for Wednesday’s friendly with the Czech Republic at Wembley.

Emile Heskey has been recalled to the squad, almost a year after his last international appearance in the 3-0 win over Russia last September.

Peter Crouch, who transferred to Portsmouth from Liverpool this summer, is a surprise exclusion from the squad.

Dean Ashton may have been set for a place in the squad, especially as Capello was at Upton Park today to see him score twice in the Hammers 2-1 win over Wigan. However, the 24-year-old - who broke his leg 2 years ago after being called up by Steve McClaren - was ruled out when he left the field with a calf injury.

Full England Squad…….

Goalkeepers: David James (Portsmouth), Paul Robinson (Blackburn Rovers), Joe Hart (Manchester City)

Defenders: Wayne Bridge (Chelsea), Wes Brown (Manchester United), Ashley Cole (Chelsea), Rio Ferdinand (Manchester United), Glen Johnson (Portsmouth), John Terry (Chelsea), Matthew Upson (West Ham United), Jonathan Woodgate (Tottenham Hotspur)

Midfielders: Steven Gerrard (Liverpool), Gareth Barry (Aston Villa), Michael Carrick (Manchester United), Joe Cole (Chelsea), David Bentley (Tottenham Hotspur), Frank Lampard (Chelsea),David Beckham (LA Galaxy), Stewart Downing (Middlesbrough)

Forwards: Wayne Rooney (Manchester United), Jermain Defoe(Portsmouth), Theo Walcott (Arsenal), Emile Heskey (Wigan Athletic)

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