England predicted lineup v Italy at the 2014 World Cup with Chelsea and Liverpool aces starting

CF) Daniel Sturridge

Liverpool goal machine Daniel Sturridge looks certain to take the lone striking berth against Italy, despite a frustrating display against Honduras in England’s final warm-up match.

Sturridge has the pace to unsettle the Italian back line on the counter attack and his finishing ability is not in question after an explosive first full season at Anfield.

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