Who should England take to the finals?

Published 13/10/2015 at 16:59 GMT

England qualified for Euro 2016 with a perfect ten out of ten in the wins column, but how will Roy Hodgson's squad look come June?

Wayne Rooney celebrates after scoring the second goal for England from the penalty spot and becoming England's all time leading goalscorer

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GOALKEEPERS

Joe Hart

England's undisputed number one, the Manchester City goalkeeper will have to suffer a severe crisis in confidence to lose his place in the side ahead of the summer.

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Jack Butland

The Stoke goalkeeper earned his second cap three years after his first in Lithuania on Monday night and he is benefiting from regular first-team football now Asmir Begovic has moved on.

Goalkeeper Ben Foster had expected to return for West Brom in October

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Ben Foster

The West Brom goalkeeper was ruled out until October after undergoing surgery for an anterior cruciate ligament injury, but that's now been pushed back to December. If he can prove his form and fitness over the rest of the season he is a certainty to be England's third goalkeeper.

DEFENDERS

Gary Cahill

The Chelsea centre-back hasn't had the greatest of starts to the season with Chelsea but he should enter next summer's tournament as England's elite centre-back.

Phil Jagielka

Next summer's Euros should mark the last tournament for the 33-year-old Everton captain. Unlike in Brazil he will not be a guaranteed starter, but he brings experience and knowledge as a more than able back-up.

Chris Smalling, left, helped England keep a clean sheet against the Republic of Ireland in Dublin

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Chris Smalling

The Manchester United defender has made an impressive start to the season and has added real consistency to his game. Could be a starter come June.

Nathaniel Clyne

Despite not being trusted by Roy Hodgson while he was still at Southampton, the right-back now looks to be first choice after his summer move to Liverpool.

Ryan Bertrand

With Luke Shaw a major doubt the left-back position is up for grabs. After an impressive first season for Southampton and a return to full fitness in recent weeks, Bertrand is a front-runner.

Leighton Baines

The Everton left-back is continuing his recovery from an ankle operation and has not played a competitive game since May, but if he can prove his fitness by the end of the season he's a certainty to go.

England's John Stones during the warm up

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John Stones

A season of regular first-team football at the centre of Everton's defence will see Stones push the tried-and-tested Cahill-Jagielka partnership for a starting spot.

Phil Jones

Jones' versatility is his greatest asset for England, with his ability to play across the centre and right hand side of defence making him vital cover in case of injuries and suspensions.

MIDFIELDERS

James Milner

Will be the second most capped international in the squad behind captain Wayne Rooney and a favoured starter under Hodgson in recent months.

Michael Carrick has played for England 33 times

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Michael Carrick

At 34 Carrick will be the elder statesman of the England squad next summer. His know-how, winning mentality and calmness in possession make him the ideal man to drop into a tight knock-out game.

Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain

Oxlade-Chamberlain has been a regular under Hodgson since the last European Championships and a promising start to the season with Arsenal could see him play a major role in France next summer.

Ross Barkley

Another youngster to start the season in impressive form, and another who has seen his club displays lead to a starting berth for England. A livewire in midfield, it is hoped that Roberto Martinez can iron out some of his rough edges in time for the start of the tournament.

Jordan Henderson

A guaranteed starter when England are looking to press and harry the opposition and get on the front foot - how he progresses under new Liverpool boss Jurgen Klopp will prove an indicator of his role next summer.

Jack Wilshere celebrates scoring against Slovenia

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Jack Wilshere

The Arsenal man has been trusted in a deep-lying role by Hodgson and his two spectacular long-range goals against Slovenia in June finally showcased his ability on the international scene. His dubious injury record could count against him, however.

Raheem Sterling

The Manchester City man is still searching for a defined role in the national side, but if he can be unleashed on the tournament like he was in Manaus against Italy in 2014 then he can have a huge impact.

FORWARDS

Wayne Rooney

As captain and his nation's leading all-time scorer, his squad position is safe. Less secure, though, should be his place in the starting eleven after a serious loss of goalscoring form in 2015.

Daniel Sturridge celebrates his goal against Italy

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Daniel Sturridge

England's forgotten man - waiting for a first international call-up since breaking down in training after the 1-0 win over Norway in September 2014. The Liverpool man needs a run of games between now and the end of the season to make sure of his place after playing no part in qualification.

Harry Kane

The Tottenham striker has had a slow start to the season but he continues to impress for his country. Barring a miraculous loss of form he will be a key part of Hodgson's plans between now and next summer.

Theo Walcott

The Arsenal man is starting to justify his desire for a starting role with club and country. Walcott will hope that Euro 2016 is the tournament where he finally leaves his mark on the international stage after the disappointment of the past.

England and Arsenal forward Danny Welbeck

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Danny Welbeck

Yet to play this season after undergoing knee surgery in September, but the Arsenal forward is targeting a return in the new year. No matter his club form he remains a firm favourite of Hodgson's.

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