Symonds left out of Ashes squad

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Symonds and Hodge were overlooked for Victorian all-rounder Andrew McDonald, who performed with distinction in Australia's Test triumph in South Africa.

"The core of the squad is made up of the side which successfully won the Test series in South Africa and includes Phillip Hughes and Marcus North who both scored hundreds on debut," National selection panel Andrew Hilditch said.

"We expect the Ashes to be an exciting and riveting encounter, consistent with the great tradition of rivalry between England and Australia.

"Attempting to beat England on home soil is a great challenge for this young Australian squad and both Ricky and the squad are looking forward to it immensely. It promises to be a very exciting series."

There were few surprises in the squad, which features five players who took part in Australia's Ashes whitewash in the summer of 2006-07.

As expected, veterans Stuart Clark and Brett Lee come back after injury. Shane Watson won the nod for the all-rounder's berth despite being under an injury cloud and not bowling since last December. Selectors expect him to be fully fit for the start of the Ashes and the ICC World Twenty20.

Nathan Hauritz was preferred ahead of Victorian Bryce McGain after performing well in recent one-dayers in South Africa and the UAE.

The first Test starts in Cardiff on July 8.