ENGLAND MANAGER ROY HODGSON has decided to give youth its chance with Liverpool’s Raheem Sterling expected to be named in the starting line-up for tonight’s Group D clash with Italy in Manaus (kick-off 11pm GMT).
There had been rumours that Southampton’s Adam Lallana had impressed enough in training to make the team but Sterling has got the nod instead.
But Hodgson is set to place even more responsibility on the 19 year-old’s shoulders by asking him to play in a central role, supporting club-mate Daniel Sturridge.
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According to reports this evening, Manchester United duo Wayne Rooney and Danny Welbeck will play in the wide areas.
The reaction to the news across social media has been immensely positive with many praising Hodgson’s bravery in putting his faith in young, in-form players.
Good news for England if Sterling starts. Right decision by Hodgson. Don't worry about age. Play the brilliant player in form.
English optimism grows as reports suggest Raheem Sterling will start against Italy
ENGLAND MANAGER ROY HODGSON has decided to give youth its chance with Liverpool’s Raheem Sterling expected to be named in the starting line-up for tonight’s Group D clash with Italy in Manaus (kick-off 11pm GMT).
There had been rumours that Southampton’s Adam Lallana had impressed enough in training to make the team but Sterling has got the nod instead.
But Hodgson is set to place even more responsibility on the 19 year-old’s shoulders by asking him to play in a central role, supporting club-mate Daniel Sturridge.
According to reports this evening, Manchester United duo Wayne Rooney and Danny Welbeck will play in the wide areas.
Here is the expected England team:
Hart, Johnson, Jagielka, Cahill, Baines; Gerrard, Henderson; Welbeck, Sterling, Rooney; Sturridge
The reaction to the news across social media has been immensely positive with many praising Hodgson’s bravery in putting his faith in young, in-form players.
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Let’s hope the decision doesn’t back-fire.
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