Who Hodgson should select for the World Cup – England’s best XI based on form with Chelsea and Liverpool stars

RB – Joel Ward, Crystal Palace

It’s expected by almost every English fan that Liverpool’s Glen Johnson will start at right-back, with Kyle Walker of Tottenham Hotspur likely to be selected as backup.

Yet as Palace continue to improve under Tony Pulis one of their best players has been Ward, who has provided two assists and helped the Eagles to 11 clean-sheets.