Matt Richards and Ian Westlake have joined regular Darren Bent in the England U21 squad playing the Ukraine at Middlesbrough on Tuesday.

Bent has already won five caps and has scored two goals but Westlake and Richards are among seven new names in Peter Taylor's squad.

Westlake, who appeared for England's waterpolo side at schoolboy level, told the club site: "Obviously I am delighted to be named in the squad, especially alongside Rico and Benty.

"It's testament to the hard work that the Academy has put in to the development of young players at the club and also the coaching we have received at senior level here."

Also included in the squad is Town loan target Justin Hoyte.

Squad: Dean Ashton (Crewe), Darren Bent (Town), David Bentley (Norwich), Lee Camp (Derby), Scott Carson (Leeds), Darren Carter (Birmingham), Robert Clare (Stockport), Carlton Cole (Aston Villa), Calum Davenport (Coventry), Stewart Downing (Middlesbrough), Anton Ferdinand (West Ham), Daniel Harding (Brighton), Justin Hoyte (Arsenal), Nicky Hunt (Bolton Wanderers), Matt Kilgallon (Leeds), Andrew Lonergan (Preston), James Milner (Newcastle), Gary O'Neil (Portsmouth), Jermaine Pennant (Arsenal), Nigel Reo-Coker (West Ham), Matt Richards (Town), Jonathan Stead (Blackburn), Michael Tonge (Sheffield United), John Welsh (Liverpool), Ian Westlake (Town), Peter Whittingham (Aston Villa).

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