China coach Zhu Guanghu has announced a 22-man squad for the 16 May friendly against AFC Asian Cup 2007 co-hosts Thailand at the Rajamangala Stadium in Bangkok. Guanghu has called up Shandong Luneng defender Jiao Zhe while Zhang Shuai makes a comeback after a long period on the sidelines. Also on the roster are two overseas based players - Lie Tie (Sheffield United) and Shi Jun (Young Boys Bern). China are in Group C for the competition alongside Iran, Uzbekistan and co-hosts Malaysia while Thailand will face Australia, Oman and Iraq in Group A.
Squad: Li Leilei, Jiao Zhe, Li Jinyu, Han Peng (Shandong Luneng), Zhang Yaokun, Yan Song, Chen Dong, Ji Mingyi (Dalian Shide), Xu Yunlong, Zhang Shuai (Beijing Guoan), Li Weifeng, Du Wei, Jiang Kun (Shanghai Shenhua), Cao Yang, Yang Jun, Hao Junmin (Tianjin Teda), Wang Dong (Changchun Yatai), Zhao Jun Zhe (Liaoning), Xin Feng (Shenzhen), Qu Bo (Qingdao), Li Tie (Sheffield Utd), Shi Jun (Young Boys Bern)
Squad: Li Leilei, Jiao Zhe, Li Jinyu, Han Peng (Shandong Luneng), Zhang Yaokun, Yan Song, Chen Dong, Ji Mingyi (Dalian Shide), Xu Yunlong, Zhang Shuai (Beijing Guoan), Li Weifeng, Du Wei, Jiang Kun (Shanghai Shenhua), Cao Yang, Yang Jun, Hao Junmin (Tianjin Teda), Wang Dong (Changchun Yatai), Zhao Jun Zhe (Liaoning), Xin Feng (Shenzhen), Qu Bo (Qingdao), Li Tie (Sheffield Utd), Shi Jun (Young Boys Bern)