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<DIV class=cap>Rooney was withdrawn by Alex Ferguson against Spurs</DIV></DIV></TD></TR></TBODY></TABLE>Manchester United's Wayne Rooney is a doubt for England's friendly against Spain at Old Trafford on Wednesday.
The striker limped off after 64 minutes during United's crushing 4-0 win over Tottenham at White Hart Lane on Sunday.
Manager Sir Alex Ferguson said after the game: "Rooney got injured in a challenge and was limping around a bit so we decided to take him off.
"We will assess him on Monday morning but he may be doubtful for the England game on Wednesday."
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Interview: England manager Steve McClaren </DIV>
Manchester City midfielder Joey Barton is in line to make his first England appearance after being called into the squad for the first time when the squad was announced on Friday.
Real Madrid's on-loan Middlesbrough defender Jonathan Woodgate was recalled for the first time since 2004.
Newcastle's Kieron Dyer and Gareth Barry of Aston Villa also returned after long absences from the national squad.
BBC Sport columnist Owen Hargreaves, of Bayern Munich, was named for the first time since breaking a leg in September.
Barton, 24, is expected to win his first call-up after impressing England coach Steve McClaren with his form and attitude this season.
McClaren is happy to give Barton his chance, despite speculation his inclusion could cause friction after the City midfielder launched a verbal attack on Frank Lampard and Steven Gerrard.
Lampard took exception to Barton's comments and there had been suggestions that the England coach had been approached by some senior players and asked not to pick the 24-year-old.
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</TD><TD class=sibStdQuote><DIV><DIV class=mva><DIV id=q1></DIV>There will be no issues, that is the beauty of England <DIV id=q2></DIV><BR clear=all></DIV></DIV><DIV class=mva><DIV class=mva>England coach Steve McClaren</DIV></DIV></TD></TR></TBODY></TABLE>
The England coach is confident there will be no effects when his squad meets up on Sunday evening.
McClaren said: "There will be no issues, that is the beauty of England.
"The players can be rivals on a Saturday and hate each other. But when they come together with England it is a common cause.
"Joey is coming into a fantastic squad and everybody will be professional."
Barton joins up with Manchester City team-mate Micah Richards, who is expected to win his second cap, having made his England bow against Holland in Amsterdam in December.
As expected, Chelsea defender Ashley Cole was not named after suffering a knee injury in the Blues' win over Blackburn.
England skipper John Terry was included in the squad despite a lack of first-team action since undergoing back surgery at the end of December.
Woodgate's inclusion marks the end of an injury nightmare for the former Newcastle
<DIV class=cap>Rooney was withdrawn by Alex Ferguson against Spurs</DIV></DIV></TD></TR></TBODY></TABLE>Manchester United's Wayne Rooney is a doubt for England's friendly against Spain at Old Trafford on Wednesday. The striker limped off after 64 minutes during United's crushing 4-0 win over Tottenham at White Hart Lane on Sunday.
Manager Sir Alex Ferguson said after the game: "Rooney got injured in a challenge and was limping around a bit so we decided to take him off.
"We will assess him on Monday morning but he may be doubtful for the England game on Wednesday."
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Interview: England manager Steve McClaren </DIV>Manchester City midfielder Joey Barton is in line to make his first England appearance after being called into the squad for the first time when the squad was announced on Friday.
Real Madrid's on-loan Middlesbrough defender Jonathan Woodgate was recalled for the first time since 2004.
Newcastle's Kieron Dyer and Gareth Barry of Aston Villa also returned after long absences from the national squad.
BBC Sport columnist Owen Hargreaves, of Bayern Munich, was named for the first time since breaking a leg in September.
Barton, 24, is expected to win his first call-up after impressing England coach Steve McClaren with his form and attitude this season.
McClaren is happy to give Barton his chance, despite speculation his inclusion could cause friction after the City midfielder launched a verbal attack on Frank Lampard and Steven Gerrard.
Lampard took exception to Barton's comments and there had been suggestions that the England coach had been approached by some senior players and asked not to pick the 24-year-old.
<TABLE cellSpacing=0 cellPadding=0 width=208 align=right border=0><TBODY><TR><TD width=5>
</TD><TD class=sibStdQuote><DIV><DIV class=mva><DIV id=q1></DIV>There will be no issues, that is the beauty of England <DIV id=q2></DIV><BR clear=all></DIV></DIV><DIV class=mva><DIV class=mva>England coach Steve McClaren</DIV></DIV></TD></TR></TBODY></TABLE>The England coach is confident there will be no effects when his squad meets up on Sunday evening.
McClaren said: "There will be no issues, that is the beauty of England.
"The players can be rivals on a Saturday and hate each other. But when they come together with England it is a common cause.
"Joey is coming into a fantastic squad and everybody will be professional."
Barton joins up with Manchester City team-mate Micah Richards, who is expected to win his second cap, having made his England bow against Holland in Amsterdam in December.
As expected, Chelsea defender Ashley Cole was not named after suffering a knee injury in the Blues' win over Blackburn.
England skipper John Terry was included in the squad despite a lack of first-team action since undergoing back surgery at the end of December.
Woodgate's inclusion marks the end of an injury nightmare for the former Newcastle
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