Andorra v England
2010 Fifa World Cup Qualifier
Group Six
7pm, Saturday 6 September 2008
Olympic Stadium, Barcelona
Croatia v England
8pm, Wednesday 10 September 2008
Maksimir Stadium, Zagreb
Fabio Capello has named his squad for the opening two World Cup qualifiers, with England traveling to Barcelona to face Andorra before heading to Zagreb to take on Croatia.
Capello has named a 23 man squad for the games and has called up Fulham midfielder Jimmy Bullard for the first time, with injuries ruling out Owen Hargreaves, Steven Gerrard and Michael Carrick.
There is also a place in the squad for West Ham United goalkeeper Robert Green, whilst Everton defender Joleon Lescott is back in the squad after last being involved for the friendly game with France in March.
The Three Lions head to Spain first for their opening qualifier against Andorra next Saturday before they travel to Croatia the following Wednesday.
Squad:
Goalkeepers: David James (Portsmouth), Robert Green (West Ham United), Paul Robinson (Blackburn Rovers)
Defenders: Wayne Bridge (Chelsea), Wes Brown (Manchester United), Ashley Cole (Chelsea), Rio Ferdinand (Manchester United), Glen Johnson (Portsmouth), John Terry (Chelsea), Joleon Lescott (Everton), Matthew Upson (West Ham United)
Midfielders: Gareth Barry (Aston Villa), Jimmy Bullard (Fulham), Jermaine Jenas (Tottenham Hotspur), Joe Cole (Chelsea), David Bentley (Tottenham Hotspur), Frank Lampard (Chelsea), Stewart Downing (Middlesbrough), David Beckham (LA Galaxy)
Forwards: Wayne Rooney (Manchester United), Jermaine Defoe (Portsmouth), Theo Walcott (Arsenal), Emile Heskey (Wigan Athletic)
