The Blues midfielder is one of eight new players named in England coach Stuart Pearce's squad for the match at Bristol City's Ashton Gate on Tuesday, 21st August.
England U21 Squad: Ben Alnwick, Joe Hart, Martin Cranie, Craig Gardner, Michael Mancienne, Nedum Onuoha, Andrew Taylor, Steven Taylor, David Wheater, Tom Huddlestone, Adam Johnson, Michael Johnson, Michael Kightly, James Milner, Fabrice Muamba, Mark Noble, Gabriel Agbonlahor, Dexter Blackstock, Matt Derbyshire, Luke Moore, Theo Walcott