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Richards picked for England debut Holland v England
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Manchester City's Micah Richards will make his England debut at right-back in Wednesday's friendly against Holland. Match report follow later.
The 18-year-old defender will replace Manchester United skipper Gary Neville who pulled out on Saturday.
Wayne Rooney will partner Andy Johnson up front, with the Everton striker picking up his fifth international cap.
Joe Cole will play his first England match since the World Cup, playing alongside Steven Gerrard, Michael Carrick and Frank Lampard in midfield.
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England coach Steve McClaren said he was confident Richards had the quality to make the step up to international football.
"He is an exciting player, the new breed of player," said McClaren.
"He is big, strong, athletic, very quick and has got a fantastic leap on him.
"He has come into this environment and is not fazed and is looking forward to the game."
England team to face Holland in Amsterdam on Wednesday:Robinson, Richards, Ferdinand, Terry, A Cole, Gerrard, Carrick, Lampard, J Cole, Rooney, Johnson.