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

CB – Curtis Davies, Hull City

At the start of the season there weren’t many that would have thought Hull’s £2.5m of Davies would be of the best signings, never mind the defender being one of the best English players.

The 28-year-old has never won a cap for his country, but in what has been a fine year for the Tigers their skipper has been the standout performer.