As it is, squad mostly picks itself. Considering what Hodgson had to play with thats quite a good balanced squad in my opinion. Goals – 0 Please continue to respect all commenters and create constructive debates. Frank Lampard, the vice-captain, also looks to be in the first-team reckoning as he has been given the No 8 shirt. Has a tendency to forget his defensive duties when he marauds up the pitch, which will be a worrying sight in Brazil against the world’s best. Carrick, 32, who has won 31 caps and last featured for his country against Poland in October, said on Twitter:external-link "Disappointed to be left out of the squad, World Cups are special and to miss out hurts. It was a hard job to ring Ashley and I can only be unbelievably grateful for the gracious way he accepted the decision. The Everton midfielder has burst out of the traps at Goodison Park this season, resembling Wayne Rooney in his pomp. Hodgson confirmed centre-back Stones, 19, will replace Phil Jones if the Manchester United player fails to recover from a shoulder injury. Luke Shaw (18) is the third-youngest England squad member in World Cup history after Theo Walcott (17) in 2006 (did not play) and Michael Owen (18) in 1998. All I want is to enjoy the WC and that includes England being watchable. Andy Carroll missed the first half of the season through injury and has yet to reach his full potential since returning for West Ham. That is a long way off. Jack Wilshere's chances rest on being able to prove his return to fitness. I'm still a few weeks away from being fit so I understand why the gaffer has left me out. reportedly the subject of a £27m bid from Manchester United. The Manchester United man may not always deliver in the biggest games at international level, but he remains the one player who opposition defences are wary of. All the best boys, I'll be supporting you!.". How on earth did Smalling get into the squad? Foster, who made himself unavailable for international football between May 2011 and February 2013. has not started for his country since 2010. ", Both players missed their side's final Premier League match at Southampton, although interim United manager Ryan Giggs said they, "Gutted to miss the World Cup because of my injury. Barkley has made 34 league appearances for Roberto Martinez this season, scoring six goals. Age - 35 Want to bookmark your favourite articles and stories to read or reference later? Ross Barkley (Everton), Steven Gerrard (Liverpool), Jordan Henderson (Liverpool), Adam Lallana (Southampton), Frank Lampard (Chelsea), James Milner (Manchester City), Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain (Arsenal), Raheem Sterling (Liverpool), Jack Wilshere (Arsenal).