London 2012: Who Would Be in Team GB's Olympic Football Squad?

With the Olympics just over a year away now the schedule has been revealed for all of the events, with the men's football beginning just one day before the opening ceremony.

The rules of the football at the Olympics have very specific rules though as to who can take part. Players must be under 23 except three players who are allowed to be older.

While there is still uncertainty about which nations will allow their players to take part, for the purpose of this slideshow we shall say that all the home nations are taking part.

In this scenario, there must also be a fair quote from each nation, meaning a minimum of three players from each of the home nations.

Ben Amos

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ABERDEEN, UNITED KINGDOM - JULY 12: Ben Amos of Manchester United watches play during the pre-season friendly, match between Aberdeen and Manchester United at Pittodrie Stadium on July 12, 2008 in Aberdeen, Scotland. (Photo by Phil Cole/Getty Images)

Age by 2012: 22

Position: Goalkeeper

Club: Manchester United

Nationality: English

Reason: The young Manchester United goalkeeper has shown a lot of potential over the last few years and under the guidance of Sir Alex Ferguson he could well be good enough to represent Team GB at the Olympics.

Kyle Walker

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SHEFFIELD, ENGLAND - JANUARY 08: David McAllister of Sheffield United (R) challenges Kyle Walker of Aston Villa during the FA Cup sponsored by E.ON 3rd Round match between Sheffield United and Aston Villa at Bramall Lane on January 8, 2011 in Sheffield,

Age by 2012: 22

Position: Right Back

Club: Aston Villa (on loan from Tottenham)

Nationality: England

Reason: The young right back has just earned his first England call up despite not being played in the match. He scored a screamer recently for Aston Villa and by 2012, could be more of a regular in the England set up.

Phil Jones

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STOKE ON TRENT, ENGLAND - OCTOBER 02: Phil Jones of Blackburn Rovers in action during the Barclays Premier League match between Stoke City and Blackburn Rovers at the Britannia Stadium on October 2, 2010 in Stoke on Trent, England. (Photo by Mark Thomps

Age by 2012: 20

Position: Centre Back

Club: Blackburn Rovers

Nationality: English

Reason: The Blackburn centre back has already managed to hold down a first team place at the club at age 18 as well as having earned five call ups to the England under 21's already.

Danny Wilson

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GLASGOW, SCOTLAND - JANUARY 03: Danny Wilson of Rangers (L) is tackled by Georgios Samaras of Celtic during the Scottish Premier League match between Celtic and Rangers at Celtic Park on January 3, 2010 in Glasgow, Scotland. (Photo by Jeff J Mitchell/Ge

Age by 2012: 20

Position: Centre Back

Club: Liverpool

Nationality: Scotland

Reason: A regular in the Liverpool reserves set up since signing for the club in July 2010, Wilson looks set to achieve big things in his career. The Scottish centre back made 14 appearances in his one year as a professional at Rangers before making a move to Liverpool for a fee which could rise to £5m.

Gareth Bale

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LONDON, UNITED KINGDOM - JANUARY 01: Gareth Bale of Tottenham Hotspur reacts during the Barclays Premier League match between Tottenham Hotspur and Fulham at White Hart Lane on January 1, 2011 in London, England. (Photo by Richard Heathcote/Getty Images

Age by 2012: 23

Position: Left Back

Club: Tottenham Hotspur

Nationality: Wales

Reason: Bale is one of the few players on this list who should not need any introduction. He would arguably be the most experienced player in the team if he were picked (excluding the few over 23's). He would also most likely be well rested with Wales looking unlikely to qualify for Euro 2012.

Marc Albrighton

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BIRMINGHAM, ENGLAND - JANUARY 22: Marc Albrighton of Aston Villa is brought down by Aleksandar Kolarov of Manchester City during the Barclays Premier League match between Aston Villa and Manchester City at Villa Park on January 22, 2011 in Birmingham, En

Age by 2012: 22

Position: Right Midfield (can play left)

Club: Aston Villa

Nationality: England

Reason: One of England's brightest young talents, Marc Albrighton is already able to hold down a first team role at Aston Villa and is largely one of the teams key players. The young winger can also play on the left side of midfield which would also be seen as a good attribute to have in the squad.

Barry Bannan

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BLACKBURN, ENGLAND - NOVEMBER 21: Barry Bannan of Aston Villa battles for the ball with Junior Hoilett of Blackburn Rovers during the Barclays Premier League match between Blackburn Rovers and Aston Villa at Ewood Park on November 21, 2010 in Blackburn,

Age by 2012: 22

Position: Centre Midfield

Club: Aston Villa

Nationality: Scotland

Reason: The young Scottish midfielder has already been on loan to Derby County and Blackpool from Aston Villa in an attempt to gain more first team football and has impressed in his time away from the club. Bannan has also already made 12 appearances for Villa as well as having earned two caps for the Scottish national team.

Jack Wilshere

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COPENHAGEN, DENMARK - FEBRUARY 09: Jack Wilshere of England stands for the national anthems prior to the International Friendly match between Denmark and England at Parken Stadium on February 9, 2011 in Copenhagen, Denmark. (Photo by Mike Hewitt/Getty I

Age by 2012: 20

Position: Midfield

Club: Arsenal

Nationality: England

Reason: Another player who should need little introduction, Wilshere is quickly becoming Arsenal and England's new midfield mastermind. Provided he lives up to his potential, which he seems to have done so far, Wilshere could be a key player in the Team GB squad, if he is allowed to play.

Aaron Ramsey

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NOTTINGHAM, ENGLAND - DECEMBER 18: Arron Ramsey of Nottingham Forest in action during the npower Championship match between Nottingham Forest and Crystal Palace at the City Ground on December 18, 2010 in Nottingham, England. (Photo by Laurence Griffiths

Age by 2012: 21

Position: Centre Midfield

Club: Cardiff City (on loan from Arsenal)

Nationality: Wales

Reason: Sadly the midfielder is probably best known for his horrific leg injury while playing for Arsenal, but the potential he showed before the incident was undeniable. Still struggling to come back to his best form, Ramsey may just be able to find his talent again in time for the Olympics. At his age, time is on his side.

John Fleck

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SYDNEY, AUSTRALIA - JULY 31: John Fleck of Rangers passes the ball during the pre-season friendly match between AEK Athens FC and Glasgow Rangers at the Sydney Football Stadium on July 31, 2010 in Sydney, Australia. (Photo by Mark Kolbe/Getty Images)

Age by 2012: 20

Position: Left Midfield

Club: Rangers

Nationality: Scottish

Reason: John Fleck may not be a well known name but he has shown a lot of potential in his youth so far. Having made his debut for Rangers at just 15 years old, the midfielder (now 19) has already been compared to Wayne Rooney by his team mate Steven Whittaker due to his style of play.

Daniel Sturridge

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BOLTON, ENGLAND - FEBRUARY 13: Daniel Sturridge of Bolton Wanderers celebrates scoring his team's second goal during the Barclays Premier League match between Bolton Wanderers and Everton at the Reebok Stadium on February 13, 2011 in Bolton, England. (P

Age by 2012: 22

Position: Striker

Club: Bolton Wanderers (on loan from Chelsea)

Nationality: English

Reason: Currently on loan at Bolton, Sturridge has scored three goals in his first three games at the club drawing the attention of many fans as well as Fabio Capello. Before his loan move Sturridge also made 26 appearances for Chelsea and 21 for Manchester City. The youngster has also played for England under 16's right through to the under 21's.

Conor Devlin

Age by 2012: 20

Position: Goalkeeper

Club: Manchester United

Nationality: Northern Ireland

Reason: Devlin is another young Manchester United goalkeeper who has shown a lot of potential in his early years. Devlin has played in the youth teams of the Northern Ireland squad as well has being one of the key players in Manchester United youth's Milk Cup campaign last year.

Lee Hodson

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WATFORD, ENGLAND - APRIL 05: Lee Hodson of Watford and Giles Barnes of West Bromwich Albion chase the ball during the Coca Cola Championship match between Watford and West Bromwich Albion at Vicarage Road on April 05, 2010 in Watford, England. (Photo by

Age by 2012: 20

Position: Right Defender

Club: Watford

Nationality: Northern Ireland (born in England but holds Northern Irish citizenship and has played for the country's youth teams)

Reason: The young Watford defender would count as a Northern Ireland player due to FIFA eligibility rules despite being born in Watford, England. He can play right across the defence although his best position is at right back. Hodson broke into the Watford first team recently and despite a slight drop in form he has still shown much potential.

Corry Evans

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LIVERPOOL, UNITED KINGDOM - APRIL 16: Jimmy Ryan of Liverpool beats Corry Evans of Manchester United during the FA Youth Cup Final 1st Leg match between Liverpool and Manchester United at Anfield on April 16, 2007 in Liverpool, England. (Photo by Alex L

Age by 2012: 21 (Turns 22 during Olympics)

Position: Centre Back / Centre Midfield

Club: Hull City (on loan from Manchester United)

Nationality: Northern Ireland

Reason: Most players that are in the youth of a team like Manchester United must have relatively good potential and Evans is one of them. Currently on loan at Hull City, where he has made five appearances, Evans can play as a centre back or in central midfield making him a versatile enough player to possibly break into the Team GB squad.

Jordan Henderson

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LONDON, ENGLAND - DECEMBER 11: Jordan Henderson (L) of Sunderland controls the ball as Carlos Salcido of Fulham looks on during the Barclays Premier League match between Fulham and Sunderland at Craven Cottage on December 11, 2010 in London, England. (P

Age by 2012: 22

Position: Right Midfield

Club: Sunderland

Nationality: England

Reason: Having already earned his England debut, this Sunderland youngster is thought to be another one of England's future stars. Despite a slight dip in form recently, the player has been one of Sunderland's key players this season, assisting in many of the club's goals. Henderson has also made a number of appearances for England under 21's recently.

Joe Allen

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READING, ENGLAND - DECEMBER 26: Joe Allen of Swansea City during the Reading and Swansea CIty Coca Cola Championship match at the Madjeski Stadium on December 26, 2009 in Reading, England. (Photo by Jed Leicester/Getty Images)

Age by 2012: 22

Position: Centre Midfield

Club: Swansea City

Nationality: Wales

Reason: Another young Welsh midfielder who could be in the team GB squad, Joe Allen has already made his international debut like many other players in this list. Having earned 14 call ups to the Wales under 21's, Allen has also earned two call ups to the full Wales squad and looks to be another bright prospect for the future provided he can continue his development.

Danny Welbeck

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SUNDERLAND, ENGLAND - JANUARY 01: Danny Wellbeck of Sunderland and Morten Gamst Pedersen of Blackburn challenge for the ball during the Barclays Premier League match between Sunderland and Blackburn Rovers at the Stadium of Light on January 1, 2011 in S

Age by 2012: 21

Position: Striker

Club: Sunderland (on loan from Manchester United)

Nationality: England

Reason: Another Manchester United youth player, this time on loan at Sunderland, Welbeck has formed a solid partnership with Asamoah Gyan at Sunderland since the departure of Darren Bent to Aston Villa. Welbeck can also play as a winger, which will act in his favour, and has scored six goals in his 20 appearances for Sunderland so far.

Sam Vokes

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WOLVERHAMPTON, ENGLAND - AUGUST 25: Sam Vokes of Wolverhampton Wanderers looks on during the Carling Cup second round match between Wolverhampton Wanderers and Swindon Town at Molineux on August 25, 2009 in Wolverhampton, England. (Photo by David Rogers

Age by 2012: 22

Position: Striker

Club: Sheffield United (on loan from Wolverhampton Wanderers)

Nationality: Wales (Born in England but holds Welsh citizenship and has played for their youth teams)

Reason: Sam Vokes is already a Welsh international who has made 16 appearances for the national side despite being only 21 years old. The striker has much first team experience as well, having made 41 appearances for Wolves since 2008 as well as a number of loan moves for further experience.

Potential Over 23's

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CHIGWELL, ENGLAND - JANUARY 11: David Beckham takes part in a Tottenham Hotspur training session at Tottenham Hotspur training ground on January 11, 2011 in Chigwell, England. (Photo by Paul Childs - Pool/Getty Images)

David Beckham (Position: Midfield, Club: LA Galaxy, Nationality: England)

Ryan Giggs (Position: Midfield, Club: Manchester United, Nationality: Wales)

Wayne Rooney (Position: Striker, Club: Manchester United, Nationality: England)

Craig Gordon (Position: Goalkeeper, Club: Sunderland, Nationality: Scotland)

Charlie Adam (Position: Midfield, Club: Blackpool, Nationality: Scotland)

Joe Hart (Position: Goalkeeper, Club: Manchester City, Nationality: England)

John Terry (Position: Defender, Club: Chelsea, Nationality: England)