of America in the summer of 2005. On 9 May 2006, Johnson was put on standby by Eriksson in his squad for the 2006 World Cup in Germany. He was also an unused substitute in the England B match against Belarus and the first team's wins over Hungary and Jamaica. When Steve McClaren was installed as England coach, Johnson got further opportunities to play for his country in the UEFA Euro 2008 qualifiers. Johnson made substitute appearances against Andorra (at Old Trafford on 2 September 2006) and away to Macedonia (on 6 September 2006). Johnson then made his first competitive start for England in the Euro 2008 qualifier with Israel. Post-retirement life Johnson now runs a property company, and also works for Fortus, a business advisory firm. Career statistics Club International Honours Birmingham City Football League First Division play-offs: 2002 Football League Cup runner-up: 2000–01 Crystal Palace Football League First Division play-offs: 2004 Individual Premier League Player of the Month: October 2004, September 2006 PFA Team of the Year: 2003–04 First Division, 2004–05 Premier League Crystal Palace Player of the Year: 2003–04, 2004–05 References External links 1981 births Living people Sportspeople from Bedford English footballers England international footballers Association football forwards Luton Town F.C. players Birmingham City F.C. players Crystal Palace F.C. players Everton F.C. players Fulham F.C. players Queens Park Rangers F.C. players English Football League players Premier League players English people of Polish descent Footballers from Bedfordshire