Carragher & Bent named in Capello provisional England squad
Fabio Capello names his provisional 30-man squad for the World Cup.
Fabio Capello has confirmed his provisional squad for the World Cup, with 30 players making up the list of those who will travel to Austria in six days time to begin the training preparation for the tournament.
Jamie Carragher(Adidas Predator) is called into the squad for the first time under Fabio Capello, while Tottenham Hotspur defender Michael Dawson and Manchester City winger Adam Johnson(Nike Superfly II) are the only uncapped players named.
Joe Cole(Nike Legend II) returns to the fold for the first time since England’s 4-1 victory in Zagreb in 2008, joining his Chelsea colleagues John Terry, Frank Lampard(Adi Pure 2) and Ashley Cole(Nike CTR 360) who secured the Premier League title on Sunday and compete in The FA Cup Final against Portsmouth this Saturday.
They could face Pompey goalkeeper David James at Wembley, one of three goalkeepers in the provisional squad along with Joe Hart and Rob Green.
Goalkeepers
Joe Hart, David James, Robert Green
Defenders
Leighton Baines, Jamie Carragher, Ashley Cole, Michael Dawson, Rio Ferdinand, Glen Johnson, Ledley King, John Terry, Matthew Upson, Stephen Warnock
Midfielders
Gareth Barry, Michael Carrick, Joe Cole, Steven Gerrard, Tom Huddlestone, Adam Johnson, Frank Lampard, Aaron Lennon, James Milner, Scott Parker, Theo Walcott, Shaun Wright-Phillips(Adi F50 Adizero)
Forwards
Darren Bent, Peter Crouch, Jermain Defoe, Emile Heskey, Wayne Rooney(Nike Laser III)
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on Tuesday, May 11th, 2010 at 2:30 pm
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