Austria v England
International Friendly
8pm, Friday 16 November 2007
Ernst Happel Stadion, Vienna
Live on Sky Sports

England v Croatia
UEFA European Championship Qualifier
8pm, Wednesday 21 November 2007
Wembley Stadium
Live on BBC1



 England Head Coach Steve McClaren has spoken of the ‘bullish' spirit in his squad, which gives him confidence for the future of the Three Lions.

McClaren, speaking after announcing his party for the friendly in Austria and final Euro 2008 qualifier against Croatia at Wembley, believes England can still reach next summer's tournament.

He said: "The campaign is not over. It's out of our hands, which is the biggest regret and we're relying on other people now.

"When I look at the last game against Croatia, I still believe that one will be very important for us - we will need to get a result against them to qualify.

"I think we're one of the best two teams in this group and I think our performances over the last six or eight months have proved that. In the first six or seven months, I agree we were struggling for confidence and rhythm.

"We took some hits and the biggest hit was Macedonia. It was two points dropped at home and if we'd got them it would have still put us in the driving seat.

"But since then we've come together as a team. Our attitude has been great and our performances have been good, and we've had five 3-0 wins.

"We had 70 minutes in Russia where we were in control and the game plan was working well. Things outside our control changed that and we were so close. You talk about being bullish, and the way we have been playing gives me confidence for the future of this team.''

McClaren has recalled David Beckham to the squad, and added: "There's been a lot of talk about Beckham and there was before I called him up in the summer.

“David is a big player, a big-game player, an experienced player and he's never let England down. He showed that in the summer.

"When we're missing the likes of Rio Ferdinand and John Terry, we need as many big-game players as possible.

"It's been unfortunate that David has been injured and it was important for me to go over to America and speak to him and look at him eye-to-eye, see how his injury was and his fitness was, and speak to the medical and fitness people.

"The only thing he's lacking is match practice. He's in the squad, but that doesn't guarantee him a place in the team or on the bench. But he's an invaluable member of the squad.''