Green on his way

West Ham United goalkeeper Robert Green is on his way to the European Championships after being named in Roy Hodgson's 23-man squad.

The 32-year-old Hammer will travel to Eastern Europe next month as one of three shot-stoppers named in the new England manager's first tournament selection.

Out of contract with West Ham at the end of the season, Green has failed to make a start for his country since his appearance against the USA in the 2010 World Cup Finals in South Africa.

He will be very much second choice behind Manchester City's Joe Hart - but almost certainly ahead of Norwich City's John Ruddy in the pecking order.

England Euro 2012 Squad

Goalkeepers: Joe Hart (Man City), Rob Green (West Ham), John Ruddy (Norwich)

Defenders: Glen Johnson (Liverpool), Phil Jones (Man United), John Terry (Chelsea), Joleon Lescott (Man City), Gary Cahill (Chelsea), Ashley Cole (Chelsea), Leighton Baines (Everton)

Midfielders: Theo Walcott (Arsenal), Stewart Downing (Liverpool), Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain (Arsenal), Steven Gerrard (Liverpool), Gareth Barry (Man City), Frank Lampard (Chelsea), Scott Parker (Tottenham), Ashley Young (Man United), James Milner (Man City)

Forwards: Wayne Rooney (Man United), Danny Welbeck (Man United), Andy Carroll (Liverpool), Jermain Defoe (Tottenham)

Standby: Jack Butland, Phil Jagielka, Jordan Henderson, Adam Johnson, Daniel Sturridge.