McClaren named uncapped Manchester City midfielder Joey Barton in an England squad for the first time on Friday and also recalled Aston Villa midfielder Gareth Barry, who won the last of his eight caps in 2003.

Central defender Woodgate is enjoying a consistent season with hometown club Middlesbrough on a one-year loan, after being plagued by injuries in his two-year stay with Real Madrid.

Woodgate, who won the last of his five caps in March 2004, is set to step in should McClaren opt not to risk captain John Terry, out since Dec. 13 with a back problem that required surgery. Terry is expected to make his club return at Charlton on Saturday. "He's somebody that has proved himself at international level," McClaren said of the 27-year-old Woodgate.

"He has that pedigree but unfortunately it has never been brought to fruition because of injuries over the last three years," the coach told Sky Sports News.

"They have been devastating for the player but it shows the kind of character he's got to have come through that and start playing at the level he's doing. He's a fantastic player who can come out of defence and create."

Dyer has struggled with injuries since he last featured for England in March 2005 but McClaren believes he has regained his sharpness.

"I've always admired Kieron and this is a great opportunity after a couple of years in the wilderness," McClaren said. "Kieron is one of those attackers with pace who can beat players and create. He's doing that for Newcastle and he's done it for England before. We'll see how he's shaping up."

McClaren said Barton's selection would not harm team unity despite the midfielder criticising established England internationals for publishing autobiographies following the unsuccessful World Cup campaign.

"That will not be an issue," McClaren said.

"That's the beauty of England. They can be rivals on a Saturday and play against each other and hate each other but when they come to play for England it's a common cause.

"He's been playing well and has forced his way through. I've always thought he was a very good player, England potential. It's one of those unknowns until he is thrown into the den to prove himself. He has earned the right to be picked."

Spain's visit will be England's last friendly before they resume Euro 2008 qualifying next month with a Group E double-header, kicking off away against Israel on March 24, followed four days later by an away tie against Andorra to be played in Barcelona.

England are third in the seven-team group with seven points from four matches, three behind leaders Croatia who they lost 2-0 to in October.
SQUAD
Goalkeepers: Paul Robinson (Tottenham), Ben Foster (Manchester United, on loan at Watford), Chris Kirkland (Wigan)
Defenders: Gary Neville (Manchester United), Phil Neville (Everton), Rio Ferdinand (Manchester United), Jonathan Woodgate (Real Madrid/ESP, on loan at Middlesbrough), Jamie Carragher (Liverpool), Michael Dawson (Tottenham), Micah Richards (Manchester City)
Midfielders: Aaron Lennon (Tottenham), Steven Gerrard (Liverpool), Owen Hargreaves (Bayern Munich/GER), Michael Carrick (Manchester United), Stewart Downing (Middlesbrough), Shaun Wright-Phillips (Chelsea), Scott Parker (Newcastle), Frank Lampard (Chelsea), Gareth Barry (Aston Villa), Joey Barton (Manchester City), Jermaine Jenas (Tottenham), Kieron Dyer (Newcastle)
Forwards: Wayne Rooney (Manchester United), Peter Crouch (Liverpool), Jermain Defoe (Tottenham), Andrew Johnson (Everton)