Ribéry and Evra back in France fold

France lead Belarus by one point in UEFA EURO 2012 qualifying Group D ahead of the March fixtures but Romania, without a win in their three games, will be keen to get back in contention as they play twice. UEFA.com rounds up the team news.

25 March: Luxembourg v France
26 March: Bosnia and Herzegovina v Romania, Albania v Belarus
29 March: Romania v Luxembourg

Latest standings

Albania
With central defender Debatik Curri injured and right-back Armend Dallku suspended, Elvin Beqiri gets a call-up from Croatian coach Josip Kuze. Altin Lala returns following a long absence with a back injury, while Ervin Skela makes the selection after finally ending his seven-month search for a new club. In the absence of the injured Edmond Kapllani, Albania have just two strikers: Erjon Bogdani and Hamdi Salihi.

Goalkeepers: Arjan Beqaj (Ermis Aradippou FC), Samir Ujkani (Novara Calcio).

Defender: Andi Lila (KF Tirana), Elvin Beqiri (Xäzär Länkäran FK), Kristi Vangjeli (Aris Thessaloniki FC), Admir Teli (Qarabağ FK), Lorik Cana (Galatasaray AŞ), Endri Vrapi (KS Skënderbeu).

Midfielders: Ansi Agolli (Qarabağ FK), Ervin Bulku (HNK Hajduk Split), Altin Lala (Hannover 96), Klodian Duro (LASK Linz), Gilman Lika (KF Tirana), Emilian Vila (KS Dinamo Tirana), Ervin Skela (Arka Gdynia), Jahmir Hyka (KF Tirana), Gjergj Muzaka (KS Skënderbeu), Elis Bakaj (FC Dinamo Bucureşti).

Forwards: Erjon Bogdani (AC Cesena), Hamdi Salihi (SK Rapid Wien).

Belarus
Bernd Stange is missing seven regulars: Timofei Kalachev and Sergei Kornilenko are suspended while Aleksandr Hleb, Vitali Kutuzov, Yuri Zhevnov, Aleksandr Yurevich and Vitali Rodionov are all injured. "The loss of seven players makes our task more difficult," said coach Stange. "Even for France, Germany and England it's hard to replace so many key players. It means youngsters will get the chance to prove they can win in Albania or at least get a point."  They also face Canada in Antalya, Turkey next Tuesday.

Goalkeepers: Anton Amelchenko (FC Lokomotiv Moskva), Sergei Veremko (PFC Sevastopol), Artyom Gomelko (FC Lokomotiv Moskva).

Defenders: Igor Shitov (FC BATE Borisov), Sergei Sosnovski (FC Tom Tomsk), Sergei Omelyanchuk (FC Terek Grozny), Aleksandr Martynovich (FC Krasnodar), Dmitri Molosh (PFC Krylya Sovetov Samara), Maksim Bordachev (FC BATE Borisov), Maksim Zhavnerchik (FC Kuban Krasnodar).

Midfielders: Yan Tigorev (FC Tom Tomsk), Aleksandr Kulchiy (FC Krasnodar), Sergei Krivets (Lech Poznań), Sergei Kislyak (FC Rubin Kazan), Anton Putilo (SC Freiburg), Pavel Sitko (FC Shakhtyor Soligorsk), Aleksandr Bychenok (FC Dinamo Minsk), Pavel Nekhaychik (FC BATE Borisov).

Forwards: Leonid Kovel (FC Dinamo Minsk), Vyacheslav Hleb (FC Dinamo Minsk).

Bosnia and Herzegovina
Safet Sušić has omitted goalkeeper Asmir Begović, defenders Safet Nadarević and Sanel Jahić as well as striker Ermin Zec. He has, however, recalled Darko Maletić after the 30-year-old midfielder impressed on his return to the national side during December's 2-2 draw with Poland.

Goalkeepers: Kenan Hasagić (Istanbul BB SK), Ibrahim Šehić (FK Željezničar), Asmir Avdukić (FK Borac Banja Luka).

Defenders: Emir Spahić (Montpellier Hérault SC), Mensur Mujdža (SC Freiburg), Adnan Mravac (KVC Westerlo), Boris Pandža (KV Mechelen), Ognjen Vranješ (FC Kuban Krasnodar), Muhamed Bešić (Hamburger SV), Darko Maletić (FK Borac Banja Luka), Muhamed Subašić (FK Olimpic Sarajevo), Senad Lulić (BSC Young Boys).

Midfielders: Elvir Rahimić (PFC CSKA Moskva), Miralem Pjanić (Olympique Lyonnais), Haris Medunjanin (Maccabi Tel-Aviv FC), Senijad Ibričić (FC Lokomotiv Moskva), Semir Štilić (KKS Lech Poznań), Zvjezdan Misimović (FC Dinamo Moskva).

Forwards: Edin Džeko (Manchester City FC), Vedad Ibišević (TSG 1899 Hoffenheim), Zlatan Muslimović (PAOK FC).

France
Franck Ribéry and Patrice Evra have returned to the French fold for the first time since Les Bleus' ill-fated FIFA World Cup finals campaign, with the latter standing in for Éric Abidal, who has been diagnosed with a liver tumour. Coach Laurent Blanc said: "On behalf of all the staff I wish all the best to Éric." Yohan Cabaye was a late replacement for Abou Diaby but has withdrawn through injury with AS Saint-Étienne's Blaise Matuidi brought in as cover.

Goalkeepers: Hugo Lloris (Olympique Lyonnais), Steve Mandanda (Olympique de Marseille), Cédric Carrasso (FC Girondins de Bordeaux).

Defenders: Anthony Réveillère (Olympique Lyonnais), Gaël Clichy (Arsenal FC), Philippe Mexès (AS Roma), Adil Rami (LOSC Lille Métropole), Mamadou Sakho (Paris Saint-Germain FC), Bacary Sagna (Arsenal FC), Patrice Evra (Manchester United FC), Laurent Koscielny (Arsenal FC).

Midfielders: Alou Diarra (FC Girondins de Bordeaux), Yohan Cabaye (LOSC Lille Métropole), Yoann Gourcuff (Olympique Lyonnais), Yann M'Vila (Stade Rennais FC), Samir Nasri (Arsenal FC), Florent Malouda (Chelsea FC), Blaise Matuidi (AS Saint-Étienne)*.

Forwards: Karim Benzema (Real Madrid CF), Kevin Gameiro (FC Lorient), Guillaume Hoarau (Paris Saint-Germain FC), Jérémy Menez (AS Roma), Franck Ribéry (FC Bayern München), Loïc Rémy (Olympique de Marseille).

Luxembourg
Defender Jacques Plein is a surprise inclusion in Luc Holtz's squad despite the once-capped player's club, FC Etzella Ettlebruck, being in relegation trouble. Clayton de Sousa, Laurent Jans and Tom Siebenaler were called up for the last round of friendlies but miss out this time.

Goalkeepers: Jonathan Joubert (F91 Dudelange), Marc Oberweis (AS Jeunesse Esch).

Defenders: Guy Blaise (R. Excelsior Virton), Ante Bukvić (FC Differdange 03), Eric Hoffmann (AS Jeunesse Esch), Massimo Martino (FC RM Hamm Benfica), Mario Mutsch (FC Metz), Jacques Plein (FC Etzella Ettelbruck), Tom Schnell (CS Fola Esch).

Midfielders: Gilles Bettmer (FC Differdange 03), Michel Kettenmeyer (FC Differdange 03), Dan Collette (AS Jeunesse Esch), Charles Leweck (AS Jeunesse Esch), René Peters (AS Jeunesse Esch), Lars Gerson (Kongsvinger IL), Dimitri Kitenge (FC RM Hamm Benfica), Tom Laterza (CS Sedan Ardennes), Ben Payal (F91 Dudelange).

Forwards: Daniel Da Mota (F91 Dudelange), Maurice Deville (TSV Alemannia Aachen), Aurélien Joachim (FC Differdange 03).

Romania
Romania have named perhaps their strongest possible squad, with striker Adrian Mutu in line to make his first international appearance since a 5-0 FIFA World Cup qualifying loss against Serbia on 10 October 2009. Defender Dorin Goian is also back in the fold, while attacker Răzvan Cociş will bid to make a first senior appearance since June 2005 following his recall. The only new name in the squad is FC Dinamo Bucureşti's in-form 21-year-old forward Marius Alexe.

Goalkeepers: Costel Pantilimon (FC Timişoara), Ciprian Tătăruşanu (FC Steaua Bucureşti), Silviu Lung (FC Universitatea Craiova).

Defenders: Cristian Săpunaru (FC Porto), Cornel Râpă (FC Oţelul Galaţi), Gabriel Tamaş (West Bromwich Albion FC), Cristian Chivu (FC Internazionale Milano), Dorin Goian (US Città di Palermo), Florin Gardoş (FC Steaua Bucureşti), Răzvan Raţ (FC Shakhtar Donetsk), Adrian Sălăgeanu (FC Oţelul Galaţi).

Midfielders: Gabriel Torje (FC Dinamo Bucureşti), Adrian Ropotan (FC Dinamo Moskva), George Florescu (FC Alania Vladikavkaz), Dan Alexa (FC Timişoara), Gabriel Mureşan (CFR 1907 Cluj), Ianis Zicu (FC Timişoara), Ciprian Deac (FC Schalke 04).

Forwards: Adrian Mutu (ACF Fiorentina), Marius Alexe (FC Dinamo Bucureşti), Ciprian Marica (VfB Stuttgart), Bogdan Stancu (Galatasaray AŞ), Răzvan Cociş (FC Karpaty Lviv).

Players in italics have withdrawn.
*Denotes replacement player.