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England World Cup squad: Nick Collins picks his current 23 choices

England World Cup Squad 2014
Image: Here are the 23 men Nick Collins thinks will be in Hodgson's squad

Sky Sports News' England reporter Nick Collins names the 23 men, as it stands, who he thinks will be in Roy Hodgson's England squad this summer.

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LUKE SHAW: A debut at 18 and now we know England have three genuine international-class left backs! Wonderfully composed and confident, this was a tantalising glimpse into the future and his duel with Cole to make the final 23 will be fascinating. ADAM LALLANA: Lifted England in the final half hour after coming on and helped set up Sturridge's goal. The Southampton midfielder looks a cert for the World Cup squad and may now force his way into the starting line-up in Manaus. DANNY WELBECK: Continues to impress in an England shirt and rattled Denmark's defence with his persistence. Club form may be a concern, but for his country he remains a real threat. ALEX OXLADE-CHAMBERLAIN: Fit again after long-term injury and showed he's at home in central midfield or on the flanks. Cameo role this time, he remains firmly in Roy Hodgson's plans. ANDROS TOWNSEND: England's hero of the final two qualifiers, but he did not have the time to make an impact on this occasion. Still expect him to be in the mix. JAMES MILNER: Just a couple of minutes at the end for England's "Mr Versatile", the reliable midfielder finds himself in the middle of an intriguing battle for places on the plane to Rio.

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