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Pearce selects Giggs, Bellamy and Richards in Team GB squad

Stuart Pearce has announced his 18-man Team Great Britain squad for this summer's Olympic Games.

The GB team will have three players over the age bracket of 23 as per Olympics rules with that trio already being identified as Manchester United star Ryan Giggs, Liverpool striker Craig Bellamy and Manchester City defender Micah Richards.

Today Pearce selected the remaining 15 which includes Birmingham City goalkeeper Jack Butland who was in the England Euro2012 squad, Manchester United midfielder Tom Cleverley, Arsenal's Welshman Aaron Ramsey and Chelsea striker Daniel Sturridge.

18-man Team Great Britain squad for 2012 Olympics

Goalkeepers

Jack Butland Jason Steele

Defenders

Micah Richards Ryan Bertrand Steven Caulker Craig Dawson Neil Taylor James Tomkins

Midfielders

Joe Allen Ryan Giggs Tom Cleverley Jack Cork Aaron Ramsey Danny Rose

Forwards

Craig Bellamy Scott Sinclair Marvin SordellDaniel Sturridge

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