Given Arsenal star Theo Walcott’s season-ending injury ruling him out of the 2014 World Cup this summer in Brazil, I think most England fans this week have been thinking about who exactly is going to be on that plane. So here is what I think the 23-man squad could look like, (not if the World Cup was tomorrow, but what a squad could look like in June):
Goalkeepers (3)
1. Joe Hart. England’s undisputed Number 1, received Hodgson’s backing even when dropped by City, and barring a minor miracle or injury, will be starting in between the sticks in Brazil.
2. Ben Foster. I know he retired from International football, but if I was Roy Hodgson, a big priority for me would be to use my relationship with him from West Brom to get him back in the England fold. This man is an excellent keeper and provides more than capable back up for Joe Hart.
3. Fraser Forster. For me Forster needs to go to Brazil as the third keeper. As anyone who has watched Celtic much will know, the sheer presence of the man, combined with his shot-stopping ability makes him a must for England. Needs to move to the Prem if he wants to challenge Hart for the number 1 jersey though.