English squad announced with suprise call ups

Sturridge has yet to feature for England since a 1-0 friendly victory over Norway in September 2014. 

In-form Leicester forward Jamie Vardy, who is currently the Premier League's top scorer with six goals, is also included.

Southampton left-back Ryan Bertrand is recalled to the squad in place of Luke Shaw. The Manchester United defender featured for England in last month's victories over San Marino and Switzerland, but misses out after breaking his leg in two places during the Champions League defeat to PSV Eindhoven.


Goalkeepers: Jack Butland (Stoke City), Joe Hart (Manchester City), Tom Heaton (Burnley).

Defenders: Ryan Bertrand (Southampton), Gary Cahill (Chelsea), Nathaniel Clyne (Liverpool), Kieran Gibbs (Arsenal), Phil Jagielka (Everton), Phil Jones (Manchester United), Chris Smalling (Manchester United), John Stones (Everton).

Midfielders: Dele Alli (Tottenham Hotspur), Ross Barkley (Everton), Michael Carrick (Manchester United), Adam Lallana (Liverpool), James Milner (Liverpool), Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain (Arsenal), Jonjo Shelvey (Swansea City), Raheem Sterling (Manchester City).

Forwards: Danny Ings (Liverpool), Harry Kane (Tottenham Hotspur), Wayne Rooney (Manchester United), Jamie Vardy (Leicester City), Theo Walcott (Arsenal).