London: David Beckham was named in England's squad for friendly games against the United States and Trinidad and Tobago.
England coach Fabio Capello picked the Los Angeles Galaxy midfielder yesterday for his squad of 31 to face the Americans at Wembley on May 28 and at Trinidad on June 1.
John Terry, who dislocated his elbow in Chelsea's 1-1 draw with Bolton yesterday, is expected to recover in time for the games and is one of five Blues in the squad.
It also includes four of the Manchester United team that won its 10th Premier League title in 16 years and second in a row by beating Wigan 2-0 on the final day of the season.
Three defenders are newcomers to the squad, Everton's Phil Jagielka, Middlesbrough's David Wheater and Blackburn's Stephen Warnock.
But it also includes West Ham striker Dean Ashton, who was chosen in a squad to face Greece in August 2006 but broke his ankle during his first training session ahead of the game.
Tottenham midfielder Tom Huddlestone, Aston Villa striker Gabriel Agbonlahor and Manchester City goalkeeper Joe Hart could also make their first appearances.
Squad:
Goalkeepers: David James (Portsmouth), Joe Hart (Manchester City), Chris Kirkland (Wigan)
Defenders: Wayne Bridge (Chelsea), Wes Brown (Manchester United), Ashley Cole (Chelsea), Rio Ferdinand (Manchester United), Phil Jagielka (Everton), Glen Johnson (Portsmouth), John Terry (Chelsea), Stephen Warnock (Blackburn), David Wheater (Middlesbrough), Jonathan Woodgate (Middlesbrough)
Midfielders: Gareth Barry (Aston Villa), David Beckham (Los Angeles Galaxy), David Bentley (Blackburn), Joe Cole (Chelsea), Stewart Downing (Middlesbrough), Owen Hargreaves (Manchester United), Tom Huddlestone (Tottenham), Steven Gerrard (Liverpool), Jermaine Jenas (Tottenham), Frank Lampard (Chelsea), Theo Walcott (Arsenal), Ashley Young (Aston Villa)
Forwards: Gabriel Agbonlahor (Aston Villa), Dean Ashton (West Ham), Peter Crouch (Liverpool), Jermain Defoe (Portsmouth), Michael Owen (Newcastle), Wayne Rooney (Manchester United).
Source :
PTI
