Manchester United duo Phil Jones and Tom Cleverley called up for England

United duo called up for England

Manchester United duo Phil Jones and Tom Cleverley have been called up to the England squad for the upcoming Euro 2012 qualifiers against Bulgaria and Wales.

Both players had received their first senior call-ups for the friendly against the Netherlands on August 10, but the match was postponed due to the UK riots.

Elsewhere, Bolton’s Gary Cahill, Joleon Lescott and Chris Smalling have been included in place of the injured Rio Ferdinand and Michael Dawson.

Fabio Capello’s side take on Bulgaria on Friday, September 2 and Wales on Tuesday, September 6.

England squad in full: Joe Hart Robert Green David Stockdale Ashley Cole Gary Cahill John Terry (c) Leighton Baines Phil Jagielka Chris Smalling Phil Jones Micah Richards Joleon Lescott Stewart Downing Gareth Barry Adam Johnson James Milner Frank Lampard Tom Cleverley Ashley Young Scott Parker Theo Walcott Darren Bent Andy Carroll Wayne Rooney Jermain Defoe

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