Injured Owen included in England squad

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Owen has still to recover from stomach surgery and there remains a question mark over his fitness.

However, McClaren has spoken to Newcastle boss Sam Allardyce and has given the England striker the green light for the double header, where six points would see England virtually into next summer's finals.

Chelsea defender John Terry is also included after playing in a protective mask in midweek as the Blues won in Valencia.

Dean Ashton is back in his first call-up since McClaren's first game in charge against Greece in August 2006 when he broke his ankle in training. The West Ham striker has had two operations since then.

Frank Lampard is also called up after recovering from a thigh injury which has ruled him out since the end of August.

A high-profile absentee is David Beckham who has been out of action with a knee injury he sustained on August 29 and only returned to training with Los Angeles Galaxy on Thursday.

Also injured at the moment are Michael Carrick, Owen Hargreaves and Emile Heskey. England claimed 3-0 victories over Israel and Russia to go second in the group.