England coach Steve McClaren paired Alan Smith with Michael Owen in attack against Germany at Wembley.

But Micah Richards, who was expected to get a place at the heart of the England defence following his performances for Manchester City, was given the right-back slot instead.

Joe Cole was handed a place on the left of midfield with David Beckham winning his 97th cap on the right.

Germany's patched-up side included under-fire Arsenal goalkeeper Jens Lehmann with Kevin Kuranyi and David Odonkor chosen to lead the attack for Joachim Loew's side.

England: Robinson, Richards, Ferdinand, Terry, Shorey, Beckham, Carrick, Lampard, Joe Cole, Smith, Owen.
Subs: James, Brown, Taylor, Barry, Neville, Dyer, Wright-Phillips, Downing, Defoe, Crouch, Carson.

Germany: Lehmann, Friedrich, Mertesacker, Metzelder, Lahm, Odonkor, Schneider, Hitzlsperger, Pander, Trochowski, Kuranyi.
Subs: Hildebrand, Kiessling, Hilbert, Helmes, Rolfes, Tasci, Castro.

Referee: Massimo Puscaba (Switzerland)