Ross Barkley named in England's World Cup squad
Man Utd's Michael Carrick left out of 23-man party
"I'm not taking anyone purely for experience" - Hodgson
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Former Tottenham striker Jermain Defoe says he is "devastated" to miss out on Roy Hodgson's World Cup squad. The 31-year-old, who moved to Major League Soccer club Toronto FC at the end of February, tells BBC Radio 5 live: "It's hard to even find words to describe how I am feeling.
"I felt I had done enough. I feel sharper than ever and I have been on form and scored goals. To miss out, I feel devastated. I didn't really feel I had to sell myself to the manager. I had a situation at the 2012 Euros where I lost my dad and I had decision to make. But I chose to go back out to Poland and Ukraine because I know how important it is to play for your country."
Brighton & Hove Albion accept the resignation of head coach Oscar Garcia. The 41-year-old led Brighton to the Championship play-offs but their hopes of winning promotion to the Premier League were ended by a 6-2 aggregate defeat.
A Brighton statement reads:, external "Oscar met with the club earlier today, to formally offer his resignation to the board, which has been accepted. He has also informed the club's players of his decision." Garcia was appointed in July 2013.
Image source, Getty ImagesAge: 20
Position: Midfielder
Club: Everton (finished 5th in Premier League)
2013-14 Premier League starts: 25
2013-14 premier League goals: 6
England caps: 3 (0 starts, 3 sub apps)
England debut: v Moldova (World Cup qualifier) 6 September 2013
England goals: 0
What they say: "Ross reminds me of Michael Ballack [former Chelsea and Germany midfielder]," said Everton manager Roberto Martinez, external in August 2013. "It's incredible how he takes things in and can develop, but he's not the finished article."
Former England midfielder Jamie Redknapp says that Everton midfielder Ross Barkley can be a game-changer for England at the World Cup. "I could never understand why there was a debate about Barkley," writes Redknapp in the Daily Mail., external
"Of course he had to be in the World Cup squad - now can he force his way into the team? That is the challenge for Barkley, Raheem Sterling and Luke Shaw. I hope we get to see plenty of them in Brazil."
Former Southampton and England striker Mick Channon on Twitter:, external Three Saints in the England squad. Well done lads.
England manager Roy Hodgson says England will head to Brazil on a wave of fresh optimism that they can do well at the World Cup. Hodgson adds: "We are right to work on the basis that there is a mood of positivity in the country if I understand it correctly.
"We are going to try to feed off that, get our energy from it and to make certain we don't let people down. Whether it will take us to a World Cup final to win, who knows? But we will be trying our best."
Double Olympic and World champion Mo Farah confirms he will compete in the Commonwealth Games in Glasgow this summer. The 31-year-old had said that the Games were "not on my list". But Farah has tweeted:, external "Hi guys! I will be running in the Commonwealth Games this year. See you in Glasgow."
World number one Serena Williams is undecided whether she will defend her Italian Open title as she continues to recover from a thigh injury. The American, 32, withdrew ahead of her quarter-final in Madrid last week but has travelled to Rome, where she is due to begin her campaign on Wednesday.
Roger Federer and Novak Djokovic will play in Rome after missing Madrid. "I'm taking it a day at a time, we'll see as the week goes on," said 17-time Grand Slam champion Williams.
Image source, Getty ImagesAge: 19
Position: Winger
Club: Liverpool
2013-14 Premier League appearances: 33 (9 goals)
England caps: 2
England debut: v Sweden, 14 November 2012
Steven Robinson on Twitter, external: Looks like a squad for the Euros. Lack of experience could hurt but may as well develop youngsters as no one expects us to win.
Tom Hendryk on Twitter:, external It's not a bad squad, but defensively England are lacking.
Xander Bennett on Twitter:, external Good squad .Got a feeling England could end up being a bit like Liverpool. Good going forward but not strong enough at the back.
Former England striker Alan Shearer says fans will be satisfied if Roy Hodgson's squad show progress at next month's World Cup in Brazil. Reacting to Hodgson's squad announcement, the 63-time capped Shearer says: "If they give their best, and the best is not good enough but they gave everything, I think that is all England fans want to see.
"There is not a huge amount of expectation for England to go there and win it, but there is expectation for England to go there and show progression."
Image source, @mcfcThousands of Manchester City fans have descended on the city centre ahead of the team's open top bus parade to celebrate their second Premier League success in three season. The last time City won the title in 2012 an estimated 100,000 fans lined the streets for a victory parade.
Image source, @mcfcBolton Wanderers announce a deal, external to sign Millwall midfielder Liam Trotter. The 25-year-old, who ended the season on loan at Bolton, will join permanently on 1 July.
Image source, Getty ImagesAge: 24
Position: Centre-back
Club: Manchester United
2013-14 Premier League appearances: 25 (1 goal)
England caps: 10
England debut: v Bulgaria, 2 September 2011
Image source, Getty ImagesAge: 18
Position: Left-back
Club: Southampton (finished eighth in Premier League)
2013-14 Premier League starts: 35
2013-14 Premier League goals: 0
England caps: 1 (1 sub appearance)
England debut: v Denmark (friendly) 5 March 2014
England goals: 0
What they say: "With Luke Shaw's arrival in the Premier League, his composure and undoubted quality - and the opportunity he has to learn so much from the players around him during the tournament - I wonder if that gives him the edge." - former England left-back Graeme Le Saux.
Aston Villa announce that their end of season dinner, planned for Tuesday, has been cancelled. The decision comes after owner Randy Lerner said that the Premier League club is being put up for sale.
Villa's head of media Brian Doogan says:, external "In light of today's announcement and disappointing end to season, a decision has been taken to cancel the end of season dinner."
Villa finished 15th in the table after losing seven of the last nine league games.
Image source, Getty ImagesAge: 31
Position: Defender
Club: Everton (finished 5th)
2013-14 Premier League appearances: 26
2013-14 Premier League goals: 0
England caps: 24 (20 starts, 4 sub appearances)
England debut: v Trinidad & Tobago (friendly) 1 June 2008
England goals: 1
What they say: "He sometimes doesn't believe in himself enough or have the confidence he should have when you see how he plays. But, as a manager, he gives you everything." - Former Everton manager David Moyes speaking in May 2013., external
Image source, Getty ImagesAge: 22
Position: Right-back/centre-back
Club: Manchester United
2013-14 Premier League appearances: 26 (1 goal)
England caps: Nine
England debut: v Montenegro, 7 October 2011
What they say: "Jones is going to be a phenomenal player. He has a fantastic influence, no matter where he plays. He has an instinct for the game and a drive about him." - former Manchester United manager Sir Alex Ferguson speaking in April 2013., external
Southampton striker Rickie Lambert says it has been a "hell of a journey" to be named in the England World Cup squad via the likes of Macclesfield, Stockport, Rochdale and Bristol Rovers.
The 32-year-old was playing in a League Two play-off semi-final for Rovers seven years ago but, having scored 16 goals for Saints this campaign he is on the plane to Brazil looking to add to his two England goals.
"My career on the whole has been so many ups and downs but the last five years, the way it has gone, I could never have dreamt it," adds Lambert. "Each year it has been getting better and better and that has been topped off with getting called up for the World Cup."