Prutton retains England place

Former Forest boss David Platt has included Prutton in the starting eleven for the European Championship qualifier at Reading’s Madejski Stadium.

England Under-21 Team: Kirkland (Liverpool); Samuel (Aston Villa); Konchesky (Charlton); Carrick (West Ham); Bramble (Newcastle); Barry (capt Aston Villa); Prutton (Nott'm For); Jenas (Newcastle); Jeffers (Arsenal); Ameobi (Newcastle); Cole (West Ham). Subs to be named.