HOW WILL ENGLAND LINE UP?

 

England

 

• Fifa ranking 10
• Group B
• Manager Roy Hodgson
• Next match Russia

Hodgson's England are now a reasonably slick outfit, employing either an adventurous 4-3-3 system or switching to the midfield diamond (which saw them come from 2-0 behind to win 3-2 in Germany in March).

Strengths

Finally, this is a young, dynamic team with two effervescent Spurs players likely to make a difference this summer in the way they attack - Dele Alli and Harry Kane.

Weaknesses

The defence looks vulnerable, with Chris Smalling and Gary Cahill prone to the occasional lapse. Hodgson, remarkably, has only three centre-backs in his squad (although Dier can play there as well).

Profiles written by Dominic Fifield

Goalkeepers

Fraser Forster

Joe HartNo1 goalkeeper

Tom Heaton

Defenders

Ryan Bertrand

Gary Cahill

Nathaniel Clyne

Danny Rose

Chris Smalling

John Stones

Kyle Walker

Midfielders

Dele AlliYoung talent

Ross Barkley

Eric Dier

Jordan Henderson

Adam Lallana

James MilnerUnsung hero

Jack Wilshere

Forwards

Harry Kane

Wayne RooneyLegend

Raheem Sterling

Daniel Sturridge

Jamie VardyMaverick

Marcus Rashford