What a future England XI might look like at the 2018 World Cup

England, 14/1 with Coral to win Euro 2016, are a team in transition. Following the retirements of Steven Gerrard and Frank Lampard, Roy Hodgson has started to give youth a chance, with the likes of Raheem Sterling recently rising to prominence.

After Euro 2016, the team may look slightly different again, and there may be question marks over the elder statesmen; Wayne Rooney, Glen Johnson and Gary Cahil. Hodgson made some big calls for the start of the qualifiers and as a result England have won all three fixtures without conceding, including an excellent 2-0 away victory over Switzerland.

Similar calls may need to be made after Euro 2016, the time when Hodgson’s contract runs out. Coral take a look at what the starting XI may be when World Cup comes round again, which England are 20/1 to win.

GOALKEEPER: JOE HART
Aged 31, he will be at his peak and vying for the status of best in the world. The Manchester City custodian has been an ever-present in the Three Lions squad for two years, and barring any major mistakes should still be number one.

RIGHT BACK: NATHANIEL CLYNE
The Southampton star has shown he has all the attributes to go all the way, and can become a mainstay in the side if he keeps performing. He will be 27 at the next World Cup and has a bright future.

CENTRE BACK: JOHN STONES
Tipped for big things, the Everton defender could be England’s answer to John Terry and Rio Ferdinand combined. Aerially dominant and comfortable with the ball at his feet, he can also read the game well, and can, in time, become better than Terry.

CENTRE BACK: ERIC DIER
Although currently utilised at right back by Spurs boss Mauricio Pochettino, his natural and favoured position is in the middle. He possesses all the attributes to become a quality centre back, and can also score a goal.

LEFT BACK: LUKE SHAW
Caught up in the tricky transition at Manchester United, there is no doubt that Shaw will rediscover the form he was in at Southampton. An obvious successor to Ashley Cole, he has a fantastic left foot and boundless energy.