Under-21 call for Walcott and Lennon

Back in the squad: Arsenal winger Walcott has only just recovered from a shoulder injury
13 April 2012

Theo Walcott and Aaron Lennon were today called up for the England Under-21 friendlies against Norway and France.

Arsenal winger Walcott has only just recovered from a shoulder injury and could still be called up for senior duty.

Fabio Capello's side have a friendly against Slovakia on 28 March and a World Cup qualifier against Ukraine the following Wednesday, with the Under-21s playing the day before each game.

Joe Hart, Michael Mancienne, Micah Richards and David Wheater are also included along with Lennon, who has been in impressive form for Tottenham.

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