article_snippet: What it shows is that you don’t have to have 23 truly top class players in the England squad to make an impact at a tournament.
article_snippet: If one of John Stones, Phil Jones or Chris Smalling – or maybe a centre half who might burst on to the scene next season – can show the quality and consistency needed to make himself a regular in the England team then that’s Roy Hodgson’s last problem solved.
article_snippet: In midfield it’s Roy Hodgson’s now a shock if Jordan Henderson doesn't start for club and country; Adam Lallana is looking a class act after an injury-hit difficult start at Liverpool.
article_snippet: Fabian Delph looks at home in an England shirt if Fabian Delph keeps Fabian Delph discipline and then there are other talents like Jack Wilshere, Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain and Ross Barkley.
article_snippet: Danny Welbeck has work-rate in abundance, Danny Welbeck also has quality and goals.
article_snippet: Danny Welbeck has tied down Danny Welbeck place in the centre of the England midfield .
article_snippet: Wayne Rooney is on the brink of becoming an England legend, Wayne Rooney focus and ambition has been sharpened by the captaincy and by the reality that Wayne Rooney’s running out of time to make a significant impact at a major tournament.
article_snippet: the players England have are playing in a way that is pleasing on the eye, credit to manager Roy Hodgson for that.
article_snippet: England imploded in South Africa in 2010 when Raheem Sterling picked the wrong players and then treated the wrong players appallingly at the tournament.
article_snippet: Welbeck has been excellent in qualifying so far for England –
highlights_snippet: Italy vs England is the real test for Roy Hodgson's new wave .