The two return to the international scene which means that John Terry and Ledley King make way.

Those changes mean that England field their most experienced backline, with just under 200 caps between the four defenders.

In midfield, England will probably line-up with Nicky Butt in the anchor role which normally is occupied by Steven Gerrard, with the onus on captain David Beckham and Frank Lampard to engineer England's attacking moves.

Upfront Sven has gone for three strikers with Wayne Rooney, Michael Owen and Jermain Defoe all selected.

England team v. Wales:

1. Paul Robinson (Tottenham Hotspur, 6 caps, 0 goals)
2. Gary Neville (Manchester United, 70 caps, 0 goals)
3. Ashley Cole (Arsenal, 33 caps, 0 goals)
4. Rio Ferdinand (Manchester United, 33 caps, 1 goal)
5. Sol Campbell (Arsenal, 62 caps, 1 goal)
6. Nicky Butt (Newcastle United, 36 caps, 0 goals)
7. David Beckham (Real Madrid, 75 caps, 14 goals)
8. Frank Lampard (Chelsea, 26 caps, 6 goals)
9. Wayne Rooney (Manchester United, 17 caps, 9 goals)
10. Michael Owen (Real Madrid, 63 caps, 27 goals)
11. Jermain Defoe (Tottenham Hotspur, 5 caps, 1 goal)