ENGLAND SQUAD

Last updated : 18 May 2004 By editor

Full squad

Goalkeepers: James, Robinson, Walker
Defenders: G Neville, P Neville, A Cole, Bridge, Campbell, Terry, King, Carragher
Midfielders: Beckham, Butt, Gerrard, Hargreaves, Scholes, Dyer, Lampard, Cole
Strikers: Owen, Rooney, Heskey, Vassell

Replacements: Defoe, Smith, Upson, Wright, Southgate, Parker

Nicky Butt's fears that he would miss out on Portugal no doubt prompted his turn of the year complaints about not being in United's first eleven and the England manager had this to say:

"Even if Nicky is not playing a lot, he is important for England," said Eriksson. "Hopefully three weeks and two games will be enough to get the sharpness he needs. I am confident he can be at his peak."