Newcastle United defender Taylor is out with knee injury whilst Derby County 'keeper Lee Camp has picked up a knock to his ankle.

Though there will be no replacement called up to take the place of Taylor, Camp's position in the squad will be filled by Chelsea's Lenny Pidgeley.

This is the first call-up to the Under-21s for Pidgeley, who is no stranger to the international scene having represented England at various youth levels.

After appearing against Chelsea in The FA Cup last season during a loan spell with Watford, he is now back at Stamford Bridge.

England face Austria on Friday in the first match in their qualification campaign for the 2006 European Under-21 Championship.

They then face Poland on Tuesday 07 September before returning home.