Hodgson coy on final selection

Daniel Sturridge’s fate appears to be weighing heaviest on Roy Hodgson as the England manager prepares to name his final 23-man squad for Euro 2016.

Hodgson must announce his squad for the finals in France by Tuesday and is currently weighing up how best to balance his options in midfield and attack, with two players set join the injured Fabian Delph in missing out. 

Sturridge is currently struggling with a calf problem and missed the 2-1 victory over Australia at Sunderland’s Stadium of Light on Friday night. 

Marcus Rashford scored England’s opener, 138 seconds into his senior international debut, boosting his chances of inclusion and seemingly leaving Sturridge vulnerable. 

Sturridge is the only player left in the squad who has not featured in the last two friendlies, but Hodgson says consideration is still being given to all potential options ahead of the tournament. 

“People are deciding it is either or between Rashford and Sturridge or between two midfield players, etc etc,” Hodgson said.

“I don’t mind that, but nobody is giving more thought to the subject than we are ourselves.

“There were some good performances (against Australia) and some that weren’t quite so good. That’s probably to be …

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