23-man

The appearance of impregnable self-confidence was breached for a moment when the England manager volunteered that Theo Walcott should have been in the 23-man squad for the 2010 World Cup.

I should have taken Theo Walcott to World Cup, admits Fabio Capello 2011

Coach Fabio Capello must decide whether to even include Rooney on the 23-man squad, in hopes the team advances.

Heard on the Field 2011

Most American regulars also will miss the Feb. 24 game against El Salvador at Tampa, but Bradley should have a relatively full-strength roster for the March 3 match against the Netherlands in Amsterdam — the last game before he picks his 23-man roster.

USA loses to Honduras 3-1 in World Cup warmup 2010

The Arsenal manager is upset that Jack Wilshere looks set to be named in Pearce's 23-man squad for the finals in Denmark, which take place between 11 and 25 June, despite his having graduated to Capello's senior team.

Arsène Wenger warns of backlash if Andy Carroll skips Under-21 duty 2011

Ronaldinho and Adriano left out of Brazil's 23-man World Cup squad

Brazil World Cup winner Ronaldo calls time on career at 34 2011

Walcott was a surprise omission from the 23-man squad who travelled to South Africa last summer despite having played a key part early in the qualifying campaign, most notably with a stunning hat-trick in the 4-1 victory over Croatia in Zagreb in the autumn of 2008.

Theo Walcott criticises Fabio Capello's World Cup preparations in book 2011

The final 23-man roster must be submitted by June 1.

Buddle named to US World Cup training camp roster 2010

In 2007, the 23-man shortlist for FIFA's player of the year award, now known as the Ballon d'Or, comprised 11 players from the Premier League—more than any other professional league on the planet.

Questions Over Golden Oldies 2012

Bradley now must deliberate over the 23-man roster he'll announce ahead of exhibitions against the Czech Republic (May 25 at East Hartford, Conn.) and Turkey (May 29 at Philadelphia).

USA outclassed in 2-1 loss to Netherlands; Holden hurt 2010

This year's 23-man shortlist included 13 players from the Spanish league, with just four from the Premier League, two from Serie A and the Bundesliga and one each from Russia and Brazil.

How Spanish Greed Is Fixing Soccer Jonathan Clegg 2011