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

CM – Steven Gerrard, Liverpool

What a year it has been for the Reds and their captain has been an inspiration to the side and also has 13 goals and 10 assists.

Most of those strikes have been from the penalty spot, but if the Merseysiders do win their first title since 1990 then it will be largely thanks to Gerrard.