Manchester City midfielder Michael Johnson earns recall to England U21's

Back in the England fold: Michael JohnsonManchester City midfielder Michael Johnson has been recalled to the England U21 squad for the European Championship qualifiers against Portugal at Wembley on November 14 and Lithuania three days later.Theo Walcott and Jack Wilshere look set to miss at least the first qualifier through injury but Aston Villa's Fabien Delph has been included. Coach Stuart Pearce said: 'Michael Johnson has had a massive absence from injury for a long, long time, so being in the squad will be a big lift for him. We'll be monitoring Jack and Theo's situations. If they recover a little bit quicker than expected, then we might review the squad.' Draw specialists Manchester City must find winning habit sooner rather than later, warns Eastlands skipper Kolo Toure Burnley defender Tyrone Mears reveals he could have been a Rugby League star before Manchester City came calling Manchester City join the chase for Everton's teen ace Jack Rodwell MANCHESTER CITY FC

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