Pick your England XI to face Italy with our World Cup 2014 team predictor

Who will start for England against Italy? Try our team predictor!
Who will start for England against Italy? Try our team predictor!
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The England team is in Brazil for the World Cup and preparing to face Italy in their opening match on Saturday.

Manager Roy Hodgson should have a full squad to select from, with Steven Gerrard poised to lead the team against the 2006 champions.

But will Roy go for a five-man midfield? Or Rooney and Sturridge up front?

Answer these questions with our team predictor: just select a formation and then add your England players from the 23-man squad.

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