The 31-year-old asked not to be considered for international duty last January, having not featured at the 2010 World Cup in South Africa.
Jake Livermore, Ryan Bertrand, Steven Caulker and Tom Cleverley are also included.But with Scott Parker and Gareth Barry ruled out, Carrick has been recalled in midfield alongside Frank Lampard.
Manager Roy Hodgson has made numerous changes, with captain Steven Gerrard, John Terry and Wayne Rooney among those rested.
