England ring chances as Carrick returns to squad

Published on 11/08/2012 00:00

Roy Hodgson has made wholesale changes to his England squad for next week’s friendly with Italy - with John Terry among the senior players left out and Michael Carrick returning to the fold.

The Manchester United midfielder told the Football Association he did not want to be selected for Euro 2012. However, he has now made himself available and comes into a squad that sees Tottenham duo Steven Caulker and Jake Livermore selected for the first time, in addition to Chelsea’s Ryan Bertrand.

England captain Steven Gerrard, plus established regulars Wayne Rooney and Ashley Cole, were left out of the squad for Wednesday’s match in Berne but Frank Lampard - who missed Euro 2012 through injury - has been included.

Micah Richards and Phil Jones are among the group not considered due to injury.