Tottenham midfielder Huddlestone and Sunderland striker Bent will hope to impress against Japan on Sunday.
Chelsea trio John Terry, Ashley Cole and Frank Lampard return but there is no place for club-mate Joe Cole.
Capello, who revealed he already knows 20 of his 23-man party, will trim his squad from 30 to 23 on Tuesday.
Manchester City's Gareth Barry missed Monday's 3-1 win over Mexico and is not included in the squad for Sunday's game in Graz but the midfielder will be given right up until Tuesday's deadline to prove his fitness after an ankle injury.
Capello explained: "Barry is getting better and better, he has improved a lot and the doctor has said he will probably be ok for South Africa but we need to have a last check by the doctor.
"He will be with us if we decide he can train normally after the first game, against the USA."
There had been concern regarding the fitness of Steven Gerrard after the Mexico game but the Liverpool captain will be a substitute against Japan and Capello insisted he is not worried about the midfielder.
"He is fit. He was tired after the game against Mexico," said Capello.
"He won't play the first half against Japan but probably the second half.... read more
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