Andros Townsend and Ross Barkley in England squad
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The uncapped duo of Everton midfielder Ross Barkley and Tottenham midfielder Andros Townsend have been called into the England squad for the World Cup qualifiers against Moldova and Ukraine.
Joining Barkley, 19, and Townsend, 22, is the recalled Raheem Sterling, 18.
England coach Roy Hodgson said: "We want to win. Players like Barkley, Townsend and Sterling can make a difference."
Southampton striker Rickie Lambert is retained after scoring on his debut.
In-form Liverpool striker Daniel Sturridge returns after injury, while uncapped Celtic keeper Fraser Forster replaces injured West Bromwich Albion keeper Ben Foster.
Barkley played for England at the Under-20 World Cup and caught the eye with a 20-yard goal at Norwich City on the opening day of the Premier League season.
Townsend, who impressed during a loan spell at Queens Park Rangers last season, is selected three months after being punished by the Football Association for betting breaches. He subsequently pulled out of the squad for the Under-21 European Championship to undergo counselling.
When asked about the inclusion of Barkley, Hodgson said: "He impressed me when I worked with him at St George's and at Sheffield Wednesday, and quite a few other people impressed at that that time - Raheem Sterling and of course Andros Townsend, who was on the radar before the Under-21s.
"In choosing these players we are giving ourselves a chance to look at players who are capable of having a bright future.
"They can be players who make a big impact and help you to win. They're there on merit.
"But players need to understand the doors open at senior level, but you don't close the door on under-21."
Forster comes in for West Brom's Foster, who is ruled out for up to 12 weeks after breaking a bone in his right foot against Everton on Saturday.
"It's a great pity as he's been in extremely good form and he's our number two goalkeeper," Hodgson added, "but we have to accept it and wish him well."
England take on Moldova at Wembley on 6 September, before travelling to Kiev to face Ukraine on 10 September.
Hodgson's side are second in Group H, two points behind Montenegro with a game in hand. England also face Montenegro at Wembley on 11 October and Poland at home on 15 October.
The winners of each of the nine groups qualify automatically with the best eight runners-up contesting play-offs over two legs to determine four more qualifiers for Brazil 2014.
England squad:
Goalkeepers: Fraser Forster, Joe Hart, John Ruddy
Defenders: Leighton Baines, Gary Cahill, Ashley Cole, Phil Jagielka, Glen Johnson, Phil Jones, Chris Smalling, Kyle Walker
Midfielders: Ross Barkley, Michael Carrick, Tom Cleverley, Steven Gerrard, Frank Lampard, James Milner, Raheem Sterling, Andros Townsend, Theo Walcott, Jack Wilshere
Strikers: Jermain Defoe, Rickie Lambert, Wayne Rooney, Daniel Sturridge, Danny Welbeck, Ashley Young
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and why werent Andros and Ross played in the FRIENDLIES so they can gradually come to terms with international football instead of getting chucked in the deep end?
When will England learn?
Play well, you're in. If you don't you're out
Dawson, Westwood, Delph, Agbonlahor, Lennon, Rodriguez. These players are playing consistently while playing out of their skin.
it doesnt add up. it never adds up
Goes to the Emirates and wins two penalties.
Goes to Stamford Bridge and gets an assist.
Hodgson is clearly biased towards the top 7 clubs.
For decades the FA have gone with a safe pair of hands instead of someone willing to really go for it and chose players on merit.
The wouldn't giver it to Cloughie all those years ago and it hasn't improved since.
Barkley is a good shout, seems a great player. The learning curve of being around the squad, and maybe a run out on the pitch, will be valuable experience.
IN: Agbonlahor, Campbell, Lowton, Jarvis, Whittingham
The man's barely played and only ever has one thing on his mind which is shoot from anywhere.
Gabby Agbonlahor is in top form and has been for a while, I can't believe he keeps on getting overlooked by someone whose barely played and is a one trick pony!
how do they deserve to be?
If you're english and play for a Top 4 club, you're guarenteed selection regardless of your ability/form.
And that is why our national team is rubbish and won't be winning anything anytime soon.