MORECAMBE'S impressive unbeaten run in the Nationwide Conference has been recog-nised by the boss of England's non-league side.

Paul Fairclough, manager of the England National Game XI, has picked three Shrimps in his squad for the upcoming friendly against a select team of players from Italy's Serie C.

Defenders Chris Blackburn (above left) and David Perkins (centre) are included in the squad, as is striker Danny Carlton right).

Fairclough has named a 30-man squad for the game, although that will be reduced to 16 nearer the match.