Manchester United midfielder Michael Carrick's England career is effectively over.

The 30-year-old Manchester United midfielder was omitted from the 23-man party which was officially confirmed on Wednesday.

It was revealed that Carrick did not want to be considered if he was not pushing for a starting role with the Three Lions.

"We were advised a few months ago that because of where he was in his career, that he wanted to step back from being called up and sitting on the subs bench. He will help in extreme situations," confirmed the FA's Adrian Bevington.

Hodgson added: "I wouldn't dream of putting Michael Carrick on a standby list after he's made it clear in the past he doesn't want to be involved like that.

"I'd have to be convinced he was better than the four [central midfielders] I've selected, and that he'd be happy to come out of retirement."