Walcott and Gibbs named in Under-21 squad

Theo Walcott and Kieran Gibbs have both been named in Stuart Pearce’s 23-man squad for this summer’s Uefa Under-21 European Championships.Despite being included in Fabio Capello’s senior squad for England’s clashes with Kazakhstan and Andorra in June, the rapid winger will leave for the Under-21 training camp in Spain next week.Gibbs has also earned himself a place in the squad after impressing in friendlies for both the Under-20s and Under-21s earlier in the year.England Under-21 squad for European Championships:GoalkeepersJoe Hart (Manchester City), Joe Lewis (Peterborough United), Scott Loach (Watford)DefendersMartin Cranie (Portsmouth), Kieran Gibbs (Arsenal), Michael Mancienne (Chelsea), Nedum Onuoha (Manchester City), Micah Richards (Manchester City), Andrew Taylor (Middlesbrough), Steven Taylor (Newcastle United), James Tomkins (West Ham United)MidfieldersLee Cattermole (Wigan Athletic), Andrew Driver (Hearts), Craig Gardner (Aston Villa), Adam Johnson (Middlesbrough), James Milner (Aston Villa), Fabrice Muamba (Bolton Wanderers), Mark Noble (West Ham United), Jack Rodwell (Everton)ForwardsTheo Walcott (Arsenal) Gabriel Agbonlahor (Aston Villa), Frazier Campbell (Tottenham Hotspur - on Loan), Danny Welbeck (Manchester United)