England manager Roy Hodgson recalled fit-again midfielder Jack Wilshere to his squad yesterday for next week’s friendly away to Sweden and also awarded a first call-up to Everton’s Leon Osman.

Steven Gerrard is in line to win his 100th cap in Stockholm on November 14, while goalkeeper Fraser Forster retains his place in the squad after starring in Celtic’s shock 2-1 Champions League win over Barcelona on Wednesday.

Chelsea left-back Ashley Cole was overlooked due to injury and there was no place for Man. United defender Chris Smalling, who made his comeback from injury in the Champions League this week.

Arsenal playmaker Wil-shere, 21, recently returned after spending 16 months on the sidelines through injury, which forced him to miss the whole of last season.

He has not represented his country since he made his fifth appearance against Switzerland in June last year.

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