WEST HAM striker Carlton Cole is back in Fabio Capello’s England squad for the forthcoming friendly against Slovakia on Saturday, as well as the team’s crucial World Cup qualifier against Ukraine next Wednesday.

Hammers keeper Robert Green and defender Matthew Upson have also retained their places in the squad, although in-form midfielder Scott Parker has been overlooked once again.

Cole made his England debut as a 75th-minute substitute in the 2-0 friendly defeat to European champions Spain last month.