Ferdinand Lost His Place in the England National Team © EuroFootball.com

Rio Ferdinand did not receive a call-up to the England national team, which is preparing for a European Championship qualifying match against Montenegro.

In Friday's showdown, the English only need a draw to secure a spot in next year's continental championship final stage, to be held in Poland and Ukraine.

One of the brightest stars of the defense, 32-year-old Ferdinand recently recovered from a calf injury and played three matches, but it seems they did not impress Capello.

The team also does not include midfielder Steven Gerrard, who is allowed to regain his fitness after recently recovering from an injury.

England national team lineup:

Goalkeepers: Scott Carson ("Bursaspor"), Joe Hart ("Man City"), David Stockdale ("Ipswich");

Defenders: Leighton Baines ("Everton"), Gary Cahill ("Bolton"), Ashley Cole ("Chelsea"), Phil Jagielka ("Everton"), Phil Jones ("Man Utd"), Micah Richards ("Man City"), John Terry ("captain, Chelsea"), Kyle Walker ("Tottenham");

Midfielders: Gareth Barry ("Man City"), Stewart Downing ("Liverpool"), Adam Johnson ("Man City"), Frank Lampard ("Chelsea"), James Milner ("Man City"), Scott Parker ("Tottenham"), Theo Walcott ("Arsenal"), Ashley Young ("Man Utd");

Forwards: Darren Bent ("Aston Villa"), Andy Carroll ("Liverpool"), Wayne Rooney ("Man Utd"), Danny Welbeck ("Man Utd"), Bobby Zamora ("Fulham").