World Cup qualifiers: Rooney included in England squad

But Hodgson wants to stick with experienced players, seeing the final qualifiers as no time to experiment with the lineup.



“It will take a lot more than a bad game for any player before I suggest he needs to be replaced,” Hodgson said.

Squad

Goalkeepers: Joe Hart (Man City), Fraser Forster (Celtic), John Ruddy (Norwich)

Defenders: Leighton Baines (Everton), Gary Cahill (Chelsea), Ashley Cole (Chelsea), Phil Jagielka (Everton), Phil Jones (Manchester United), Chris Smalling (Manchester United), Kyle Walker (Tottenham).

Midfielders: Ross Barkley (Everton), Michael Carrick (Manchester United), Tom Cleverley (Manchester United), Steven Gerrard (Liverpool), Frank Lampard (Chelsea), James Milner (Manchester City), Andros Townsend (Tottenham), Jack Wilshere (Arsenal).

Forwards: Jermain Defoe (Tottenham), Rickie Lambert (Southampton), Wayne Rooney (Manchester United), Daniel Sturridge (Liverpool), Daniel Welbeck (Manchester United).