'No surprises' insists Hodgson

After back to back defeats at Wembley for the first time in 36 years, many England fans wouldn't have been filled with too much confidence ahead of the World Cup in Brazil next summer, however England boss Roy Hodgson today insisted 'what you saw is what you will get'.

Hodgson effectively used two different sides against Chile and Germany last week, however a lack of attacking prowess and still some defensive frailties were again highlighted as the Three Lions laboured to two very disappointing defeats.

The 2-0 defeat against Chile last Friday was harsh, England dominated, they played some neat football, however a lack of striking instinct cost them. Germany was a different story, the visitors dominated and outclassed Hodgson's men. Thankfully Hodgson had Joe Hart in goal who was ready to show the world and his Manchester City boss Manuel Pellegrini just how good he really was.

Despite those defeats, Hodgson has said today he will stick by the players that got England to the finals in Brazil. It will be music to the ears of both Gary Cahill and Phil Jagielka who have come under scrutiny of late, with several pundits and supporters calling for the recall of Chelsea defender John Terry who retired from International football last year.

It will also be music to the ears of Southampton trio Rickie Lambert, Adam Lallana and Jay Rodriguez who Hodgson admitted had forced their way into his plans after impressing in the friendlies.

The news will not have been so pleasing for the likes of Andy Carroll who has not played for England for almost a year after struggling with injury problems. The West Ham striker will have limited time to impress Hodgson and prove he is worthy of a spot on the plane.

Roberto Martinez shared his wisdom this week when he told Everton midfielder Ross Barkley to forget about playing at the World Cup but rather spend his time on concentrating on his club form which has been impressive so far, helping him earn his three England caps.

Martinez warned: "We all know in football a week can be an eternity so next summer is a long way to worry about." The Everton boss is right and the emergence of Barkley and Townsend are proof of it. Needing to win their final two group games, Hodgson turned to Barkley and Tottenham winger Andros Townsend and it worked a treat despite having very little Premier League experience.

With just 26% of players in the Premier League being English, the England job is tough. Hodgson says he wont surprise and we shouldn't be expecting to see another young starlet propelled into the England limelight for Brazil, but you just never know.

It seems Hodgson will go with the tried and tested in Brazil, however, we want to know if you could pick one player to go as part of the England squad next summer who hasn't featured as of yet then who would it be?

Lone ranger Rickie can cope in Kiev

It is just over a year since England last played in Kiev, on that occasion it was to face a fancied Italian side in a European Championships Quarter Final, Tuesday night however sees Roy Hodgson return with his Three Lions as they look to go a long way to securing their spot at the 2014 World Cup in Brazil.

Hodgson will be aware that a win for his Three Lions will put them in pole position to reach the 2014 World Cup, however, a draw or defeat will blow things wide open at the top of group H with their opposition and Montenegro on their tails.

The England boss will be up against it even more so as he has to travel to Kiev without several first teamer's due to injury and suspension. Phil Jones, Wayne Rooney, Daniel Sturridge, Andy Carroll and Glen Johnson are all missing, meaning that Hodgson is likely to hand Rickie Lambert the chance to shine alone up front for England in just his third cap.

The Southampton striker has scored in both of his England appearances so far, however Tuesday night will prove to be both his and Hodgson's sternest test yet. The rise of Lambert has been phenomenal and a match winning performance on Tuesday will all but secure both his and England's place at next Summers World Cup.

Ukraine warmed up for this clash with England by hammering minnows San Marino 9-0, while England were easily dispatching of Moldova 4-0. The hosts have met England twice in the last year. On the first occasion a Wayne Rooney goal was enough to see England progress at Euro 2012, meanwhile when the two sides met at Wembley earlier in this qualifying campaign, it was an 87th minute penalty from Frank Lampard which rescued England a 1-1 draw.

Lampard will be playing in his 100th game for England on Tuesday and like so many in the current England set up will know that this is his last chance to play at a World Cup. With Greg Dykes passionate speech about the state of the national game still ringing in the ears of many, Hodgson will be desperate to at least secure Englands place at the 2014 World Cup.

There is no doubting that this is Roy Hodgson's most important game as England manager so far. A win and England can start planning for next summer in Brazil, a draw and it is anybody's group, a defeat and England fans will have to start planning for a two legged play-off fixture.

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