England have named their squad for their upcoming friendly matches with Republic of Ireland and Brazil.

Manager Roy Hodgson has selected a 22-man squad for the two games, handing recalls to goalkeeper Ben Foster and striker Andy Carroll.

The former Fulham boss has also handed a first international call-up to Reading stopper Alex McCarthy.

England face Republic of Ireland on May 29, before they travel to Rio de Janeiro to face Brazil on June 2.

England squad:

Goalkeepers: B.Foster, J.Hart, A.McCarthy

Defenders: L.Baines, G.Cahill, A.Cole, P.Jagielka, G.Johnson, P.Jones, J.Lescott, K.Walker

Midfielders: M.Carrick, T.Cleverley, F.Lampard, J.Milner, A.Oxlade-Chamberlain, T.Walcott

Forwards: A.Carroll, J.Defoe, W.Rooney, D.Sturridge, D.Welbeck

Written by
Darren Plant