Sven calls for Southgate

Although there has been talk about new inclusions, the most notable names is the party are of those players returning to the fold.

In defence there is a return for Middlesbrough's vastly experienced skipper Gareth Southgate. He was outstanding against Manchester United during the week and, with both Rio Ferdinand and Jonathan Woodgate out, his selection was an obvious move for Sven.

Following conversations between Sven, Sir Alex Ferguson and Gary Neville, TheFA.com understands that first-choice right-back Gary Neville is not fully fit to make the squad but Liverpool's Jamie Carragher is included. The versatile Anfield man was described by Gerard Houllier this week as "three players rolled into one".

However, Carragher's Liverpool team-mate Steven Gerrard will not join-up with the rest of the party at Sopwell House on Monday lunchtime as his girlfriend is expecting their first child. Young talents Jermaine Jenas and Joe Cole bolster the midfield, alongside established stars like Beckham, Scholes and Lampard. However, the strength of this area means that there is no place for either Scott Parker or Alan Thompson in the party.

In attack, Leeds United's Alan Smith returns to the squad and will have happy memories of Portugal. He scored against them in the 1-1 draw at Villa Park in September 2002. If given the chance, he'd no doubt love to repeat that feat in Faro on Wednesday. There was speculation that Jermain Defoe may get the nod but Sven feels that it may be just a little early for the Tottenham man.

With the likes of Figo, Costa and Couto ready to show their class for the hosts, it looks set to be an attractive and high-skill encounter - and a perfect warm-up for the summer.

Here's a look at the squad in full:

Goalkeepers

David James – Manchester City
Paul Robinson – Leeds United
Chris Kirkland - Liverpool

Defenders

Danny Mills – Middlesbrough (on loan from Leeds)
Jamie Carragher - Liverpool
Ashley Cole – Arsenal
Wayne Bridge – Chelsea
Phil Neville – Manchester United
Sol Campbell – Arsenal
John Terry – Chelsea
Gareth Southgate – Middlesbrough

Midfielders

David Beckham – Real Madrid
Frank Lampard – Chelsea
Owen Hargreaves – Bayern Munich
Nicky Butt – Manchester United
Paul Scholes – Manchester United
Joe Cole - Chelsea
Jermaine Jenas – Newcastle United
Kieron Dyer – Newcastle United

Strikers

Michael Owen – Liverpool
Emile Heskey – Liverpool
Wayne Rooney - Everton
Alan Smith – Leeds United
Darius Vassell – Aston Villa