Source: PA
McCarthy handed England role
Reading goalkeeper Alex McCarthy has capped a fine few months by being named in the provisional 40-man squad for this summer's 2011 UEFA European Under-21 Championship in Denmark.
McCarthy has made 15 appearances for the Royals this season as cover for the injured Adam Federici and was exceptional in the FA Cup win at Everton in March.
He will hope to see off competition from Jason Steele, Scott Loach and Frank Fielding to be Stuart Pearce's first choice.
England start their campaign with a tricky fixture against Spain on June 12 before taking on Ukraine and Czech Republic.
