England Squad Announcement: Jack Colback Leads Surprise Inclusions As Wayne Rooney Named Captain

Jack Colback is the surprise name in Roy Hodgson's England squad for the friendly against Norway next month as the manager looks to rebuild the national team.

The 24 year-old Newcastle United midfielder has featured in both of the Magpies' Premier League games this season after joining the club on a free transfer from arch rivals Sunderland.

He is one of four debutantes named by Hodgson as the England boss looks to build a team that can qualify for Euro 2016.

Arsenal's 19 year-old summer signing from Southampton, Calum Chambers, receives his first call-up after featuring for the Gunners in the Premier League and Champions League already this campaign.

Aston Villa's Fabian Delph and Tottenham Hotspur defender Danny Rose are also surprising inclusions having already made appearances for the England U-21s.

Hodgson also announced Wayne Rooney will lead the Three Lions after Steven Gerrard announced his international retirement.

Rooney had been the front runner to be given the armband after assuming the role at club level for Manchester United.

Often criticised for not always performing as well for his country as he does United, Rooney is nonetheless England's joint fourth all-time goal scorer with 40.

"To be named as England captain is a dream come true for me personally and of course my family. It is something I will take massive pride in doing," the striker said.

Gareth Southgate has also named his squad for the upcoming U-21 Euro qualifiers in Lithuania and Moldova next month.

Manchester United defender Tyler Blackett and Tottenham Hotspur winger Alex Pritchard, who is currently on a season-long loan with Championship side Brentford, have been called up for the first time in a squad that also features Spurs' Eric Dier.