Neville, who missed the majority of the season through injury, was not called up to the Three Lions' squad for nearly two years.

Tottenham Hotspur hitman Jermain Defoe has also returned to England fold, although he was out of action of late due to injury.

Goalkeepers David James and Ben Foster were snubbed, while West Bromwich Albion custodian Scott Carson, Blackburn Rovers' Paul Robinson and West Ham United's Robert Green were picked.

In the rearguard, Manchester City's Wayne Bridge has been recalled, and Rio Ferdinand was also picked in spite of his back problem.

City wide man Shaun Wright-Phillips was unexpectedly included despite his injury.

Arsenal ace Theo Walcott and Aston Villa's Ashley Young have also returned to the squad.

Squad:

Rob Green (West Ham), Paul Robinson (Blackburn Rovers), Scott Carson (West Bromwich Albion)

Wayne Bridge (Manchester City), Ashley Cole (Chelsea), Rio Ferdinand (Manchester United), Glen Johnson (Portsmouth), Joleon Lescott (Everton), Gary Neville (Manchester United), John Terry (Chelsea), Matthew Upson (West Ham)

Gareth Barry (Aston Villa), David Beckham (AC Milan), Michael Carrick (Manchester United), Steven Gerrard (Liverpool), Frank Lampard (Chelsea), Theo Walcott (Arsenal), Shaun Wright-Phillips (Manchester City), Ashley Young (Aston Villa)

Carlton Cole (West Ham), Peter Crouch (Portsmouth), Jermain Defoe (Tottenham Hotspur), Emile Heskey (Aston Villa), Wayne Rooney (Manchester United).