Stuart Pearce names Team GB football squad

Stuart Pearce has announced an 18-man squad to represent Great Britain at football during the upcoming Olympic Games in London.

As expected, the three overage slots have been handed to Ryan Giggs, Craig Bellamy and Micah Richards.

There have also been call-ups for Chelsea duo Daniel Sturridge and Ryan Bertrand, Manchester United's Tom Cleverley and West Ham United's James Tomkins.

The squad in full

Goalkeepers

Jack Butland, Jason Steele

Defenders

Ryan Bertrand, Steven Caulker, Craig Dawson, Micah Richards, Danny Rose, Neil Taylor, James Tomkins

Midfielders

Joe Allen, Tom Cleverley, Jack Cork, Ryan Giggs, Aaron Ramsey

Strikers

Craig Bellamy, Scott Sinclair, Marvin Sordell, Daniel Sturridge