Murphy gains England call up

Last updated : 09 September 2002 By Jamie Roberts
Danny Murphy has been selected in the England squad to take on Portugal for Saturday's friendly at Villa Park. The Liverpool midfielder has been in excellent form for the Anfield club so far this season and has earned his re-call to the natioanl side after missing out on the world cup through injury.

The full squad to face Portugal is as follows:

Goalkeepers; David James, Paul Robinson

Defenders; Rio Ferdinand, Jonathan Woodgate, Danny Mills, Wayne Bridge, Ashely Cole, Gareth Southgate

Midfielders; Steven Gerrard, David Beckham, Danny Murphy, Kieron Dyer, Joe Cole, Trevor Sinclair, Nicky Butt, Owen Hargreaves, Lee Bowyer

Forwards; Alan Smith, Emile Heskey, Michael Owen