Trinidad & Tobago leave Yorke out of their squad to face England
Sunderland midfielder Dwight Yorke has been left out of the Trinidad & Tobago team to face England in Sunday's friendly.
The 36-year-old, who played for the Soca Warriors at the 2006 World Cup, retired last year but had been invited to play in the match by the country's football federation.
However, Yorke only responded to the invitation this week and head coach Francisco Maturana has opted to stick with a younger team.
Greetings: Dwight Yorke will meet the Trinidad & Tobago and England teams before kick-off on Sunday.
Maturana, who has also decided not to recall former Hibernian and Rangers midfielder Russell Latapy, said: "We see this as a very important preparation match against England and we want to use the players who will be part of the squad that will help us get to the next World Cup.
"This is not an exhibition match. I have a lot of respect for Dwight Yorke and Russell Latapy. I have seen them play and they are fantastic players but we are working towards the next World Cup."
Former Manchester United star Yorke will meet the teams before the match in Trinidad along with cricket legend Brian Lara.
Yorke's Sunderland team-mates Kenwyne Jones and Carlos Edwards will be in the team along with Southampton striker Stern John, who has scored 67 goals for his
country.
Trinidad & Tobago-based midfielder Aurtis Whitley will captain the side.
