The 23-man squad will play two games against Wales and Azerbaijan.
The game against Wales takes place at Ewood Park, Blackburn this Friday evening and is being shown live on Sky. The squad will then travel to Baku, on the Caspian Sea for the second game next Tuesday.
Downing was named the FA’s Lion of the Week for his performance against Manchester United yesterday. Every Monday TheFA.com announces the best England player from the weekend with the help of a former professional. The player with most nominations in May will be named Lion of the Season.
The nominations so far this season are:
Ashley Cole
Stewart Downing
Steven Gerard
David James
Ledley King
Michsel Owen
Alan Smith
Shaun Wright-Phillips