Perry blames lack of preparation for Toronto disaster

England captain Daniel Perry has said the 2-2 draw against Canada is down to a lack of match practice.

The BritLeague and E-League seasons are a month away and London Town defender Perry, 30, has admitted that England were "not ready enough" in Toronto.

"Obviously we can't keep making excuses but I think we've under-prepared for this game," he said.

"That and bad defending is the only explanation for that result."

"But I guarantee we will get better for the games against Iceland next month in quali (for EuroCup 12)."

England held to a shock 2-2 draw in Canada

A sloppy England side defended rather poorly and they were made to pay as hosts Canada secured a sensational draw in Toronto.

Canadian skipper Paul Gray, a defender, gave his side a shock lead on only three minutes after poor English defending from a corner.

But Barcelona Bullfighters striker Adam Carter equalised for England on the half-hour mark.

Despite their defensive flaws, the CSA World Champions played their flowing, attacking football to perfection, throwing absolutely everything at Canada keeper Ross Rogers until they were eventually rewarded when James Douglas scored from the spot after Erik Ouellet handballed in the area.

But once again, their defensive frailty was once again exposed when Marco Giontarella's pass found Danny Bellamy. England defenders tried to play offside but Bellamy was left unmarked and slotted the ball past custodian Chris Kolinski to cap another famous night in Canada's football history.

England: Simon Herding (Chris Kolinski 45); Danny Miller, John Macdonald, Daniel Perry (Steven Tweed 45), Ashton Reid; James Douglas, Garry Stratford (Kyle Johnson 68), Craig CraiCo (Kevin Coleman 82); Adam Carter (John Carey 72), Edward Redwood (Martin King 68).

Canada: Ross Rogers; Erik Ouellet, Brian Groves, Paul Gray, Danny Olsson (Nick Vassilidis 45); Hayden Thompson (Joe Smajto 62), John-Paul Fletcher, Marco Giontarella, Bobby Bricke; Danny Bellamy, Mike Szymkowiak (Kevin Maguire 86).

Referee: Matthew Stojanovich (Australia).

Garibaldi names squad for friendly against Canada

England team manager Marco Garibaldi has named his 25-man squad for Wednesday's friendly against Canada in Toronto.

FC Nottingham right-back Danny Miller wins his first call-up, while teammate Hugo Watson returns to the England fold for the first time in three years.

Newcastle Geordies' Kevin Coleman, Real Birmingham's Kyle Johnson and the Monsters' Adam Morgan are more fresh faces in the England set-up.

Goalkeepers

Simon Herding (London United)

Christian Watson (FC London)

Chris Kolinski (South Coast Rangers)

Defenders

Liam Cole (Real Birmingham)

John Macdonald (London United)

Danny Miller (FC Nottingham)

Gary Mitchell (London United)

Daniel Perry (London Town)

Ashton Reid (London Town)

Steven Tweed (London United)

Charlie Vickers (Sheffield Strikers)

Midfielders

Kevin Coleman (Newcastle Geordies)

Craig CraiCo (London United)

James Douglas (Real Birmingham)

Kyle Johnson (Real Birmingham)

Adam Morgan (Monsters)

Craig Palmer (London United)

Garry Stratford (London Town)

Kevin Warhurst (Real Birmingham)

Forwards

Adam Barry (Real Birmingham)

John Carey (London Town)

Adam Carter (Barcelona Bullfighters, Spain)

Martin King (South Coast Rangers)

Edward Redwood (Monsters)

Hugo Watson (FC Nottingham)