NEWCASTLE United pair Steven Taylor and James Milner have been included in the England Under-21 squad for this summer's European Championships in Holland.

The Magpie duo, both 21, were named in Stuart Pearce's preliminary 30-man squad last week, and have now made the final group of 23 players who will head to the Netherlands for the prestigious tournament which kicks-off on June 10.

Taylor has 14 caps at this level but made his England 'B' debut against Albania last week.

Milner meanwhile is the most experienced outfield player in the Under-21 squad, the winger having chalked up 23 appearances.

England's opening fixture is against the Czech Republic in Arnhem on June 11, but before that they have a final warm-up game against Slovakia at Norwich on Tuesday.

England Under-21 squad: Ben Alnwick, Scott Carson, Joe Hart, Leighton Baines, Gary Cahill, Anton Ferdinand, Justin Hoyte, Nedum Onuoha, Liam Rosenior, Steven Taylor, Peter Whittingham, David Bentley, Tom Huddlestone, James Milner, Mark Noble, Nigel Reo-Coker, Kieran Richardson, Wayne Routledge, Matt Derbyshire, Leroy Lita, David Nugent, James Vaughan, Ashley Young

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