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The composition of the England national team for the European Championship starting in June has been announced. Liverpool striker Andy Carroll has earned a spot in Coach Roy Hodgson's list of 23 players, despite not having had a particularly successful club season, while Manchester United defender Rio Ferdinand will watch the tournament from home. The opportunity to debut for the national team will be given to Norwich goalkeeper John Ruddy and young Arsenal midfielder Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain from London. The list of reserve players has also been confirmed, including Birmingham goalkeeper Jack Butland, Manchester City midfielder Adam Johnson, Chelsea forward Daniel Sturridge, Everton defender Phil Jagielka, and Liverpool midfielder Jordan Henderson. England will play in Group D at the European Championship alongside Ukraine, Sweden, and France. Composition of the England national team: Goalkeepers: Joe Hart (Manchester City), Robert Green (West Ham), John Ruddy (Norwich); Defenders: Leighton Baines (Everton), Gary Cahill (Chelsea), Ashley Cole (Chelsea), Glen Johnson (Liverpool), Phil Jones (Manchester United), Joleon Lescott (Manchester City), John Terry (Chelsea); Midfielders: Gareth Barry (Manchester City), Stewart Downing (Liverpool), Steven Gerrard (Liverpool), Frank Lampard (Chelsea), James Milner (Manchester City), Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain (Arsenal), Scott Parker (Tottenham), Theo Walcott (Arsenal), Ashley Young (Manchester United); Forwards: Andy Carroll (Liverpool), Jermain Defoe (Tottenham), Wayne Rooney (Manchester United), Danny Welbeck (Manchester United);
