Thursday, 8th November, 2012
England manager Roy Hodgson has selected his squad for the Three Lions’ friendly against Sweden on 14th November.
Hodgson has opted to quickly recall midfielder Jack Wilshere, after he returned from a long-term injury layoff at club side Arsenal.
The former Liverpool manager has also selected two budding youngsters from his old club, bringing in tricky winger Raheem Sterling and midfielder Jonjo Shelvey.
Elsewhere there is a call-up for Everton schemer Leon Osman, while Hodgson has selected three forward options in Wayne Rooney, Daniel Sturridge and Danny Welbeck.
England Squad for Sweden Friendly
Goalkeepers: Fraser Forster (Celtic), Joe Hart (Manchester City), John Ruddy (Norwich City)
Defenders: Leighton Baines (Everton), Ryan Bertrand (Chelsea), Gary Cahill (Chelsea), Steven Caulker (Tottenham Hotspur), Phil Jagielka (Everton), Glen Johnson (Liverpool), Ryan Shawcross (Stoke City), Kyle Walker (Tottenham Hotspur)
Midfielders: Tom Cleverley (Manchester United), Steven Gerrard (Liverpool), Aaron Lennon (Tottenham Hotspur), Leon Osman (Everton), Jonjo Shelvey (Liverpool), Raheem Sterling (Liverpool), Theo Walcott (Arsenal), Jack Wilshere (Arsenal), Ashley Young (Manchester United)
Forwards:Wayne Rooney (Manchester United), Daniel Sturridge (Chelsea), Danny Welbeck (Manchester United)
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