CB – Phil Jagielka
Alongside Cahill will be the Toffees skipper, who at 31-years-old is also playing his first World Cup after another solid year at Goodison Park.
CM – Steven Gerrard
Having impressed in the role for the Reds, the captain of the side will be asked to play a deeplying playmaker role in front of the back four – similar to Italian star Andrea Pirlo.
CM – Jordan Henderson
Despite some calling for Arsenal midfielder Jack Wilshere to start for his improved attacking presence, having impressed alongside Gerrard at Anfield all term we expect Henderson to partner his skipper in the middle.
RM – Adam Lallana
What a rise to stardom is has been for the Southampton captain, who in 2011 was still playing League One football and is now considered one of the most exciting talents in the national team.
CAM – Raheem Sterling
This is a contentious issue, as it’s uncertain whether Hodgson will pick Sterling or Danny Welbeck, but in order to cause Pirlo problems we expect the 19-year-old to get the nod and play in a No.10 role.