The match, at Burnley's Turf Moor stadium, will also mark the return to the international fold of Tottenham defender Ledley King and Manchester United striker Alan Smith following injury-ravaged seasons.

Preston striker David Nugent, who scored on his England debut against Andorra in March, and Blackburn winger David Bentley are also in the squad for a match that forms part of head coach Steve McClaren's preparations for the June 1 friendly against Brazil at the new Wembley and a must-win Euro 2008 qualifier in Estonia four days later.

Unexpected new faces include Everton and Reading defenders Joleon Lescott and Nicky Shorey, and Sheffield United's battling midfielder Phil Jagielka.

With Wayne Rooney suspended for the Estonia match and Everton forward Andrew Johnson out injured, McClaren will be desperate to see Owen performing close to his best, albeit against modest opposition.