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Cleverley joins England
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Published 08/08/2011 at 13:02 GMT+1
Manchester United's Tom Cleverley has been called up to the England squad for Wednesday's friendly against the Netherlands while Chelsea's Frank Lampard is among three midfielders who have pulled out.
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Fabio Capello was forced to act after Michael Carrick and Jack Wilshere returned to Manchester United and Arsenal respectively.
Wilshere is suffering from an ankle problem while Carrick still has a slight Achilles injury. Lampard later dropped out with a throat infection.
Arsene Wenger had already said that he did not want Wilshere to play at Wembley.
The Arsenal star wrote on Twitter: "Gutted to be out of the Game on wednesday...but my ankle is not right! I will be fit as soon as i know longer feel pain! Keep you informed!"
Cleverley, 21, took part in the European U21 Championships in Denmark in June but has now earned his first call-up to the senior squad under Capello.
The midfielder has impressed during United's pre-season campaign and also caught the eye in a 3-2 victory over Manchester City in the Community Shield on Sunday.
Cleverley was introduced as a substitute at half-time at Wembley and was involved in the build-up for Nani's excellent equaliser.
He is the fifth United player in the squad for the Netherlands friendly, joining Rio Ferdinand, Ashley Young, Wayne Rooney and Danny Welbeck.
Cleverley enjoyed a loan spell with Wigan last season and has previously been loaned out to Leicester City and Watford.
Carrick was left out of the Wembley showpiece altogether after complaining of a tight Achilles during Edwin van der Sar's testimonial game in Amsterdam last Wednesday.
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