International squads

Jurgen Klinsmann calls in a roster heavy on MLS players, including a particularly untested defense, in World Cup qualifiers against Costa Rica and Mexico.

Kaká has been included in a Scolari Brazil squad for the first time since the coach's return, though Ronaldinho has been left out for the friendlies against Italy and Russia

Both Torino's Alessio Cerci and Milan's Mattia De Sciglio have been included in an Italy squad for the first time, as they prepare to face Brazil and Malta.

Despite making the last three qualifying round rosters, Fernando Torres has been left out of the latest round as Spain prepares for an important Group I match against France.

Paul Pogba received an early birthday present, receiving his first senior team call-up ahead of France's key match against Spain.

There was only one surprise in Alejandro Sabella's roster for Argentina's upcoming World Cup qualifiers as Monterrey's Jose-Maria Basanta gets his first chance at a cap.

I am required by law to mention that Carlos Vela has not been called into the Mexico squad.

Joachim Löw has called in Mario Gomez to cover for the injured first choice striker Miroslav Klose as Germany prepares for to qualifiers against Kazakhstan.

Portugal have announced their squad ahead of their next two World Cup qualifiers. Nani will be missing out after picking up a hamstring injury.

Rio Ferdinand has been recalled to the England squad to face Montenegro and San Marino, with Fraser Forster, Leon Osman, Michael Dawson and Kyle Walker also making the cut.