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Ian McCourt

England's Euro 2012 squad – in pictures

Euro 2012 squad: England v Spain - International Friendly
Joe Hart
Age: 25 Caps: 17 Goals: 0 Games so far this season: 51
England’s established No1 has had an impressive season for Manchester City and will provide a solid and reliable base for Hodgson’s side in the Euros
Photograph: Laurence Griffiths/Getty Images
Euro 2012 squad: Rob Green
Rob Green
Age: 32 Caps: 11 Goals: 0 Games so far this season: 44
Has not played in an England shirt since letting Clint Dempsey’s shot slip through his legs in the 2012 World Cup – will be viewed as backup and nothing more
Photograph: Tom Jenkins/Tom Jenkins
Euro 2012 squad: John Ruddy
John Ruddy
Age: 25 Caps: 0 Goals: 0 Games so far this season: 37
Despite only keeping three clean sheets, this was a stellar season between the posts for the Norwich goalkeeper who has been rewarded with his first international call-up
Photograph: Phil Noble/Reuters
Euro 2012 squad: Leighton Baines
Leighton Baines
Age: 27 Caps: 7 Goals: 0 Games so far this season: 42
Will provide good cover if Ashley Cole gets injured but is destined to play the reserve full-back role as long as the Chelsea man is in the squad
Photograph: Neil Tingle/Sportsphoto/Sportsphoto Ltd/Allstar
Euro 2012 squad: Gary Cahill
Gary Cahill
Age: 26 Caps: 8 Goals: 2 Games so far this season: 39
Had a tough start to life at Chelsea but has recovered well and his partnership and understanding with Terry might mean he starts ahead of Lescott
Photograph: IAN KINGTON/AFP/Getty Images
Euro 2012 squad: Ashley Cole
Ashley Cole
Age: 31 Caps: 93 Goals: 0 Games so far this season: 47
England’s most capped full-back has had an up and down season with Chelsea but is still a guaranteed starter for his country
Photograph: Owen Humphreys/PA
Euro 2012 squad: Glen Johnson
Glen Johnson
Age: 27 Caps: 35 Goals: 1 Games so far this season: 29
In the absence of the injured Kyle Walker the Liverpool full-back has little or no competition for the position on the right side of the defence. Another definite starter
Photograph: Neil Tingle/Sportsphoto/Sportsphoto Ltd./Allstar
Euro 2012 squad: Phil Jones
Phil Jones Age: 20 Caps: 4 Goals: 0 Games so far this season: 41 At 20-years-old, Jones is still learning his trade as a defender but his rampaging runs and his ability to play in multiple roles has earned him a seat on the plane Photograph: Neil Tingle/Sportsphoto/Sportsphoto Ltd/Allstar
Euro 2012 squad: John Terry
John Terry
Age: 31 Caps: 72 Goals: 6 Games so far this season: 44
With Rio Ferdinand axed from the squad Terry will almost certainly be the first choice centre-half in what could be his last major tournament for his country
Photograph: Neil Tingle/Sportsphoto/Sportsphoto Ltd./Allstar
Euro 2012 squad: Joleon Lescott
Joleon Lescott
Age: 29 Caps: 14 Goals: 0 Games so far this season: 42
Has had a superb season as an integral part of Manchester City title winning defence but may be overlooked by Hodgson in favour of Cahill-Terry partnership
Photograph: Toby Melville/Reuters
Euro 2012 squad: Gareth Barry
Gareth Barry
Age: 31 Caps: 52 Goals: 3 Games so far this season: 44
Only three players have been in every England squad since the World Cup and Gareth Barry is one of them – a reliable if unspectacular midfielder
Photograph: Ian Kington/AFP/Getty Images
Euro 2012 squad: Stewart Downing
Stewart Downing
Age: 27 Caps: 33 Goals: 0 Games so far this season: 46
No goals and no assists in the league in what has been a poor season for the Liverpool winger – his international experience and left foot may be what earned him his place
Photograph: Tom Jenkins/Tom Jenkins
Euro 2012 squad: Steven Gerrard
Steven Gerrard
Age: 31 Caps: 90 Goals: 19 Games so far this season: 28
Like Terry, this could be Gerrard’s final chance to make an impression on the international stage, a scene he has disappointed on all too often
Photograph: Nick Potts/PA
Euro 2012 squad: Frank Lampard
Frank Lampard
Age: 33 Caps: 90 Goals: 23 Games so far this season: 48
Another player facing a final international hurrah but his age and a need for something new may mean that he starts this one from the bench
Photograph: Neil Tingle/Sportsphoto/Sportsphoto Ltd./Allstar
Euro 2012 squad: James Milner
James Milner
Age: 26 Caps: 24 Goals: 0 Games so far this season: 37
Another important cog in the Manchester City title winning side but is likely to be starting on the bench as backup for the rest of the midfield
Photograph: Nick Potts/PA
Euro 2012 squad: Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain
Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain
Age: 18 Caps: 0 Goals: 0 Games so far this season: 26
The second uncapped player in the squad made his debut for Arsenal in August – a surprise inclusion given his lack of experience
Photograph: Clive Rose/Getty Images
Euro 2012 squad: Scott Parker
Scott Parker
Age: 31 Caps: 11 Goals: 0 Games so far this season: 38
Captained England in their 2-3 defeat to Holland back in February and should be fully recovered from an achilles’ injury in time to start against France
Photograph: Neil Tingle/Sportsphoto/Sportsphoto Ltd/Allstar
Euro 2012 squad: Theo Walcott
Theo Walcott
Age: 23 Caps: 22 Goals: 3 Games so far this season: 46
His speed is liable to cause any defence problems but the winger still struggles with consistency and has not scored for England since 2010
Photograph: Neil Tingle/Sportsphoto/Sportsphoto Ltd/Allstar
Euro 2012 squad: Ashley Young
Ashley Young
Age: 26 Caps: 19 Goals: 5 Games so far this season: 33
The winger has had a difficult first season at Old Trafford but his decent international scoring record and ability to switch roles may earn him a starting place
Photograph: Laurence Griffiths/Getty Images
Euro 2012 squad: Andy Carroll
Andy Carroll
Age: 23 Caps: 3 Goals: 1 Games so far this season: 47
Three goals in his last seven games for Liverpool indicates that Carroll is coming into some stream of scoring form but unlikely to start
Photograph: Neil Tingle/Sportsphoto/Sportsphoto Ltd/Allstar
Euro 2012 squad: Jermain Defoe
Jermain Defoe
Age: 29 Caps: 46 Goals: 15 Games so far this season: 38
Only Emmanuel Adebayor has scored more goals for Tottenham this season despite the striker having his appearances curtailed by Harry Redknapp. A useful sub.
Photograph: Mark Thompson/Getty Images
Euro 2012 squad: Wayne Rooney
Wayne Rooney
Age: 26 Caps: 73 Goals: 28 Games so far this season: 43
Will be missing for the first two games, and Hodgson must decide who to replace him with against France and Sweden
Photograph: Neil Tingle/Sportsphoto/Sportsphoto Ltd/Allstar
Euro 2012 squad: Danny Welbeck
Danny Welbeck
Age: 21 Caps: 4 Goals: 0 Games so far this season: 39
Has combined well with Rooney, his Manchester United team-mate, this season and although he has little experience could start in his absence
Photograph: Laurence Griffiths - The FA/The FA via Getty Images
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