Hammill drafted in as Pearce’s squad suffers

England Under-21s were yesterday hit by further withdrawals from the squad for tonight’s friendly against Iceland.
By The Newsroom
Published 28th Mar 2011, 11:14 BST

Arsenal full-back Kieran Gibbs and Blackburn goalkeeper Frankie Fielding were sent back to their clubs after picking up injuries ahead of the game at Preston’s Deepdale Stadium.

Head coach Stuart Pearce reacted by handing maiden call-ups to Manchester United goalkeeper Ben Amos and midfielders Adam Hammill (Wolves), formerly with Barnsley, and Jordan Mutch (Birmingham).

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Nathan Baker (Aston Villa) and Jordan Spence (West Ham) could also make their Under-21 debuts tonight after being added to the squad.

The raft of call-ups follows Pearce’s decision to allow Sunderland duo Jordan Henderson and Danny Welbeck, Manchester United’s Chris Smalling and Bolton pair Fabrice Muamba and Daniel Sturridge to return to their clubs.

All five started Thursday night’s 4-0 win against Under-21 Championship hosts Denmark, as did Micah Richards, who suffered a hamstring injury after less than three minutes in Viborg.

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