Sri Lanka recalled paceman Dilhara Fernando to their 14-man squad on Tuesday for the ICC Champions Trophy in England next month.

Fernando, 25, replaces middle-order batsman Thilina Kandamby in the only change to Sri Lanka's victorious Asia Cup squad.

Chairman of selectors Ashantha de Mel believes the addition of a fifth fast bowler will give skipper Marvan Atapattu more options in England.

"Dilhara has been bowling well in the nets ... with Lasith Malinga still inexperienced, Dilhara's inclusion gives the tour selectors a better option," de Mel told reporters.

"We expect the top six batsmen to score the runs which leaves the seventh spot for an all-rounder, either Farveez Maharoof or Upul Chandana."

Fernando, who has appeared in 57 one-day internationals, has been plagued by back injuries since breaking into the Sri Lankan squad four years ago.

Sri Lanka will take on Zimbabwe (September 14) and hosts England (September 17) in Pool D of the Champions Trophy.

Squad: Marvan Atapattu (captain), Sanath Jayasuriya, Kumar Sangakkara, Mahela Jayawardene, Tillakaratne Dilshan, Chaminda Vaas, Farveez Maharoof, Lasith Malinga, Muttiah Muralitharan, Nuwan Zoysa, Dilhara Fernando, Saman Jayantha, Avishka Gunawardene, Upul Chandana.