Hodgson’s best England XI after Welbeck & Sturridge doubts.
A look at how the England national team could line up for Euro 2016 with news that manager Roy Hodgson is considering some changes, such as leaving out Arsenal striker Danny Welbeck and Liverpool ace Daniel Sturridge…
GK: Joe Hart
Well established for many years now as England’s number one, Joe Hart will surely remain in this role for next year’s European Championships.
DR: Nathaniel Clyne
A new signing at Liverpool, Nathaniel Clyne is really impressing as first choice right-back for England and should have that role down as his by next summer.
DL: Luke Shaw
Manchester United youngster Luke Shaw is benefitting from Leighton Baines’ injury and could be ahead of the Everton man for the left-back spot next year.
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DC: John Stones
One of the best young centre-backs in Europe, John Stones has been immense for Everton and is surely set to be first choice for England by the time Euro 2016 comes along.
DC: Gary Cahill
A big player for Chelsea and one of the more experienced members of this England squad, Gary Cahill is sure to be in the team for next summer’s competition.
MC: Fabian Delph
Replacing the ageing Michael Carrick in defensive midfield, Manchester City new-boy Fabian Delph seems likely to be a more established England regular by next summer.
MC: Ross Barkley
Impressing all the time, Ross Barkley has improved hugely for Everton and for England and looks a shoe-in for one of the central midfield spots.
MR: Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain
With England perhaps switching to a 4-4-2, Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain looks most likely right now to establish himself as first choice on the right flank.
ML: Raheem Sterling
With a fairly free role on the left, Manchester City winger Raheem Sterling is also set to be one of England’s most important players for Euro 2016.
FC: Wayne Rooney
With Wayne Rooney in need of a strike partner, the England captain keeps his place in Hodgson’s best XI, but with another striker alongside him.
FC: Harry Kane
With Hodgson expressing doubts over Welbeck and Sturridge, Tottenham’s Harry Kane is surely the only man likely to be partnering Rooney in attack at the next Euros.
