Saturday, June 14, 2014

Raheem Sterling, Danny Welbeck and Wayne Rooney start behind Daniel Sturridge up top for England's World Cup opener,

Roy Hodgson is set to start Daniel Sturridge up front and place Raheem Sterling, Danny Welbeck and Wayne Rooney in behind the striker for England's World Cup opener against Italy.

Sterling will take up the No 10 role in the attacking three, having not put a foot wrong in training.

Welbeck has overcome his injury problems and is fit to start for the Three Lions, giving Hodgson a boost in choosing his attacking line-up.

Up top: Daniel Sturridge will start as England's striker in their World Cup opener against Italy

Earned: Raheem Sterling has impressed in England's training sessions and will start against Italy

Fit: Danny Welbeck will return for England after overcoming his injury in time for the World Cup opener

Picked: Wayne Rooney's place in the England team has been questioned but Roy Hodgson will start the attacker