The 36-year-old, who played for the Soca Warriors at the 2006 World Cup, retired last year but had been invited to play in Sunday's friendly by the country's football federation.

However, Yorke only responded to the invitation this week and head coach Francisco Maturana has opted to stick with a younger team.

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Maturana, who has also decided not to recall former Hibernian and Rangers midfielder Russell Latapy, said: "We see this as a very important preparation match against England and we want to use the players who will be part of the squad that will help us get to the next World Cup. This is not an exhibition match.

"I have a lot of respect for Dwight Yorke and Russell Latapy. I have seen them play and they are fantastic players but we are working towards the next World Cup."