France v England
International Friendly
8pm, Wednesday 26 March 2008
Stade de France, Paris
Live on Sky Sports

Fabio Capello has confirmed a provisional squad of 30 players for the friendly away to France next week.

David Wheater of Middlesbrough is included for the first time, while there are recalls for David Beckham, Theo Walcott, Frank Lampard and John Terry.

After announcing his provisional England squad to face France today, Fabio Capello said: "I always said that when David Beckham was fit he could be in the squad. I have had good reports on him from Franco Baldini, who watched him on Saturday night, and also from his club. I know a lot about David Beckham and what he can offer the team.

"Theo Walcott and David Wheater are two good young players who have done very well for the Under-21s this season and when I have seen them play for their clubs. Stuart Pearce has given me excellent recommendations on both players. Next week Stuart has a friendly match so it is a good opportunity for us to consider some of the younger players for the senior squad.

"I saw Michael Owen play for Newcastle on Monday at Birmingham. I felt he looked sharp, very alive and it was good to see him scoring.

"I should also mention Joe Cole who I thought was excellent last night for Chelsea in a very exciting game. He had a massive impact."

Player

Club

DOB

Starts

Sub

Caps

Goals

David James

Portsmouth

01.08.70

27

9

36

0

Scott Carson

Aston Villa (on loan)

03.09.85

2

0

2

0

Chris Kirkland

Wigan Athletic

02.05.81

0

1

1

0

Wayne Bridge

Chelsea

05.08.80

16

12

28

1

Ashley Cole

Chelsea

20.12.80

62

0

62

0

David Wheater

Middlesbrough

14.02.87

0

0

0

0

Rio Ferdinand

Manchester United

07.11.78

59

6

65

2

Glen Johnson

Portsmouth

23.08.84

2

3

5

0

John Terry

Chelsea

07.12.80

41

1

42

3

Wes Brown

Manchester United

13.10.79

8

7

15

0

Joleon Lescott

Everton

16.08.82

3

1

4

0

Gareth Barry

Aston Villa

23.02.81

9

8

17

0

Matthew Upson

West Ham United

18.04.79

5

3

8

0

Jonathan Woodgate

Tottenham Hotspur

22.01.80

5

1

6

0

Frank Lampard

Chelsea

20.06.78

50

10

60

14

Steven Gerrard

Liverpool

30.05.80

62

2

64

12

David Beckham

LA Galaxy

02.05.75

95

4

99

17

Jermaine Jenas

Tottenham Hotspur

18.02.83

4

14

18

1

Owen Hargreaves

Manchester United

20.01.81

15

25

40

0

Joe Cole

Chelsea

08.11.81

29

19

48

7

Ashley Young

Aston Villa

09.07.85

0

2

2

0

Stewart Downing

Middlesbrough

22.07.84

5

11

16

0

Shaun Wright-Phillips

Chelsea

25.10.81

10

9

19

4

David Bentley

Blackburn Rovers

27.08.84

1

2

3

0

Theo Walcott

Arsenal

16.03.89

0

1

1

0

Gabriel Agbonlahor

Aston Villa

13.10.86

0

0

0

0

Michael Owen

Newcastle United

14.12.79

77

11

88

40

Wayne Rooney

Manchester United

24.10.85

37

4

41

14

Peter Crouch

Liverpool

30.01.81

14

11

25

14

Jermain Defoe

Portsmouth

07.10.82

7

19

26

3