Robinson returns to England squad
March 22, 2008 - by admin - 
England coach Fabio Capello has recalled Tottenham goalkeeper Paul Robinson to the squad for Wednesday’s friendly in France.Capello has reduced his squad from 30 to 23 and brought in Robinson to replace the injured Scott Carson.
Matthew Upson is also injured, while Gabriel Agbonlahor, Ashley Young, Shaun Wright-Phillips, David Wheater and Jermain Defoe are cut from the squad.
David Beckham retains his place and could win his 100th cap in Paris.
Robinson lost his England spot in the final Euro 2008 qualifier against Croatia last year.
Jenas scored the opening goal of Capello’s reign in the friendly win over Switzerland last month, but he missed Tottenham’s Premier League win over Portsmouth on Saturday.
Capello risks his squad for Wednesday being hit by injuries to key players when Liverpool play Manchester United and Arsenal play Chelsea on Sunday.
The Italian has voiced his concern over the timing of the Premier League fixtures.
“This is a friendly - having said that I’m not ecstatic, not happy about it,” said Capello.
“Some of the players I will not be able to train as I would like to.”
Goalkeepers: David James (Portsmouth), Paul Robinson (Tottenham Hotspur), Chris Kirkland (Wigan Athletic)
Defenders: Wayne Bridge (Chelsea), Wes Brown (Manchester United), Ashley Cole (Chelsea), Rio Ferdinand (Manchester United), Glen Johnson (Portsmouth), Joleon Lescott (Everton), John Terry (Chelsea), Jonathan Woodgate (Tottenham Hotspur)
Midfielders: Steven Gerrard (Liverpool), Gareth Barry (AstonVilla), Owen Hargreaves (Manchester United), Joe Cole (Chelsea), David Bentley (Blackburn Rovers), Frank Lampard (Chelsea), David Beckham (LA Galaxy), Stewart Downing (Middlesbrough)
Forwards: Michael Owen (Newcastle United), Wayne Rooney (Manchester United), Peter Crouch (Liverpool), Theo Walcott (Arsenal)
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