World Cup 2014: Roy Hodgson names England squad

World Cup 2014: Roy Hodgson names England squad
Everton midfielder Ross Barkley has been selected in Roy Hodgson's England squad for the World Cup, with his teenage team-mate John Stones named on the standby list. Barkley, aged 20, has already earned three caps and is joined by Southampton trio Rickie Lambert, Adam Lallana and Luke Shaw. Manchester United's Michael Carrick and Chelsea's Ashley Cole have been left out th squad of 23. "There were a number of decisions which were not easy to make," said Hodgson. "I hope the squad will give a good account of itself and they won't let the country down. Do I believe the squad can win the World Cup? Yes, otherwise what is the point of taking a squad to the World Cup. But they are empty words as, if you ask other coaches, they will say the same." Hodgson confirmed young centre-back Stones, aged 19, will replace Phil Jones if the Manchester United defender fails to recover from a shoulder injury. Here's the youthful England squad for the 2014 World Cup: Goalkeepers: Joe Hart (Manchester City), Ben Foster (West Bromwich Albion), Fraser Forster (Celtic). Defenders: Leighton Baines (Everton), Gary Cahill (Chelsea), Phil Jagielka (Everton), Glen Johnson (Liverpool), Phil Jones (Manchester United), Luke Shaw (Southampton), Chris Smalling (Manchester United). Midfielders: Ross Barkley (Everton), Steven Gerrard (Liverpool), Jordan Henderson (Liverpool), Adam Lallana (Southampton), Frank Lampard (Chelsea), James Milner (Manchester City), Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain (Arsenal), Raheem Sterling (Liverpool), Jack Wilshere (Arsenal). Attackers: Rickie Lambert (Southampton), Wayne Rooney (Manchester United), Daniel Sturridge (Liverpool), Danny Welbeck (Manchester United). The standby list contains the following names: John Ruddy (Norwich City), Jon Flanagan (Liverpool), John Stones (Everton), Michael Carrick (Manchester United), Tom Cleverley (Manchester United), Andy Carroll (West Ham United), Jermain Defoe (Toronto FC). England kick off their World Cup campaign against Italy in Manaus, Brazil on 14 June, and you can already bet on that match at Bet365. Here are the odds: England win - 2/1 Draw - 2/1 Italy win - 6/4
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