The potential inclusion of the Arsenal midfielder and Liverpoolstriker has been the subject of widespread speculation over the past couple of weeks, with Gunners boss Arsene Wenger particularly concerned.
But manager Stuart Pearce appears to have bowed to pressure from clubs, who are worried about burnout and the risk of long-term injury, by omitting Wilshere and Carroll.
It would have been ridiculous if they were included. I understand that England want to take their best players to the finals. Rightly so, because they obviously want to try and win it, but seriously, allow them to breathe, damn it! Pressure makes diamonds, but a black hole consumes even light!