Roy Hodgson is giving serious consideration to calling up Danny Drinkwater for the March friendlies against Germany and Holland as the central midfielder continues to star in Leicester City’s remarkable title bid.

England manager Hodgson was in the stands at the King Power Stadium as Drinkwater impressed in Leicester’s 2-0 victory over Liverpool last Tuesday and will have the 25-year-old monitored in the coming weeks.

Drinkwater was again excellent as Leicester won 3-1 at Manchester City to go five points clear at the top of the table and though Hodgson likes to keep faith with players who have performed well for him, he is not ruling out fresh additions to his squad.

Danny Drinkwater (left) produced another impressive performance as Leicester beat Manchester City 3-1

The Foxes holding midfielder could get a call-up for England's friendlies against Germany and Holland

England boss Roy Hodgson (left) could be tempted to give the uncapped midfielder a chance

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The 68-year-old has often been bold in his selections, handing Jamie Vardy his first cap last summer and promoting Dele Alli early this season.

On Thursday Hodgson is hosting a get-together at St George’s Park of around 40 players who have featured in the Euro 2016 qualifying campaign and recent friendlies, meaning no new faces, but Vardy is expected to attend.

The gathering is a chance for Hodgson to give an in-depth debrief of the November games against Spain and France and look ahead to the matches against Germany and Holland.

It also provides opportunity for players to catch up in relaxed surroundings and for Hodgson, should he wish, to get testimony from Vardy on Drinkwater’s abilities and mentality.

The Premier League top scorer would provide a glowing reference if asked. Drinkwater frequently provides Vardy with early balls to match his runs.

Drinkwater would be competing with he likes of Eric Dier (left) for a Three Lions starting spot

Hodgson has options in central midfield but no player has staked an unshakeable claim to the holding position, a role Drinkwater has excelled in this season, breaking up play and beginning attacks.

Eric Dier made his debut in the November games, while Hodgson likes Fabian Delph and Jonjo Shelvey too. Jack Wilshere would be a instant selection but his injury record is putting that in doubt, while Michael Carrick is an automatic pick if fit. Tom Cleverley could also be considered.

Drinkwater, though, has played all but two games for a side chasing the title and is in excellent form. Hodgson is thinking about tapping into that positivity.