Who will make it into England’s 2014 World Cup squad?

In just over seven months the 2014 World Cup will kick-off in Brazil and it’s fair to assume that England manager Roy Hodgson has a good idea of what his 23-man squad for the tournament will look like.

Hodgson named three goalkeepers, seven defenders, nine midfielders and four strikers in his original touring party for Euro 2012 and is not likely to fiddle with that ratio too much for next summer’s jamboree.

However, the emergence of a number of youngsters who can fill multiple roles could see some slight tweaks to the balance of the former Fulham supremo’s squad.

Despite his recent travails, England number one Joe Hart looks safely on the plane after three clean sheets in the Three Lions’ last four 2014 World Cup qualifiers and is priced up accordingly at 1/33.

Ben Foster – who worked with Hodgson at West Brom – also looks assured of his place in the 23 if he can shake of the injuries that have plagued him this season and is the second shortest-priced of the keepers to be in Brazil at 4/9.

John Ruddy would have hoped to be challenging for his country’s number one jersey by now, but Fraser Forster’s excellent form has put the Norwich stopper’s squad-place in jeopardy.

Shipping seven goals against Man City cannot have helped Ruddy’s cause and with both player’s priced up at 4/6 to make the plane, the Celtic man looks the better bet at present.

In defence, the back four that faced Montenegro can all expect to be travelling to South America in June.

Kyle Walker, Phil Jagielka, Gary Cahill and Leighton Baines worked well together in the Three Lions’ 4-1 win against the Brave Falcons and Chris Smalling – Walker’s replacement for the 2-0 victory over Poland last time out – is still worth backing at 4/7 as he can play at right-back and centre-half.

Glen Johnson and Ashley Cole – who have established themselves as first-choice full-backs for England – will complete the defensive septet if fit.

Phil Jones’ versatility makes him a banker at 2/5, but he’s likely to be used as a holding-midfielder rather than in his natural position at centre-half with England again lacking in the deep-lying midfield department.