The new Paul Gascoigne, minus the tears and controversy. Influential in Everton's superb season under Roberto Martinez and an exciting prospect. Will go to Brazil with no fear - exactly what England will need.

Despite a recent slip-up, he was the driving force behind Liverpool's title challenge from a deeper midfield role. Has the opportunity to join David Beckham as the only other English player to score in three different World Cup tournaments.

Berated for woeful performances after his big-money move from Sunderland to Liverpool, Henderson is yet another player to have been revived by Brendan Rodgers. Can he transpose that form on to the international stage?

An absolute shoo-in for a seat on the plane following a superb season at Southampton. Calm in possession but explosive in attack, Lallana's form for club - and now country - has excited many. Will no doubt lead the next generation.

Will be looking to banish the memories of 2010 when his 'goal' was not given against Germany. An England stalwart since he earned his first cap in 1999 - amazingly, this will only be Lampard's third World Cup.

England's forgotten man. While he may not be a regular starter in Brazil, expect industrious and valuable contributions from the bench. A worker with an enormous engine, Milner offers as much in defence as he does in attack.

Exciting winger with the capacity to hurt big teams - just ask Brazil. The experience of being called up for Euro 2012 will stand 'The Ox' in good stead. His pace will cause problems, particularly if he comes off the bench against weary legs.

Sterling was branded one of Europe's best youngsters by Brendan Rodgers. Hodgson needs to avoid repeating the mistake Sven-Goran Eriksson made in 2006, when he took Theo Walcott and never played him.

Wilshere recently returned to full training after he suffered a broken foot while on England duty in March. Arsene Wenger long insisted the midfielder would be fit enough to be at Hodgson's disposal and is now set to shine again on the world stage.