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World Cup qualifiers: Rooney included in England squad

London: Wayne Rooney has been included in the England squad for the final two World Cup qualifiers despite missing Manchester United's last match through injury.The striker is expected to recover from his shin injury to

But Hodgson wants to stick with experienced players, seeing the final qualifiers as no time to experiment with the lineup.

“It will take a lot more than a bad game for any player before I suggest he needs to be replaced,” Hodgson said.

Squad

Goalkeepers: Joe Hart (Man City), Fraser Forster (Celtic), John Ruddy (Norwich)

Defenders: Leighton Baines (Everton), Gary Cahill (Chelsea), Ashley Cole (Chelsea), Phil Jagielka (Everton), Phil Jones (Manchester United), Chris Smalling (Manchester United), Kyle Walker (Tottenham).

Midfielders: Ross Barkley (Everton), Michael Carrick (Manchester United), Tom Cleverley (Manchester United), Steven Gerrard (Liverpool), Frank Lampard (Chelsea), James Milner (Manchester City), Andros Townsend (Tottenham), Jack Wilshere (Arsenal).

Forwards: Jermain Defoe (Tottenham), Rickie Lambert (Southampton), Wayne Rooney (Manchester United), Daniel Sturridge (Liverpool), Daniel Welbeck (Manchester United).