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Raheem Sterling is set to be dropped by England for their final Euro 2016 group game against Slovakia.

The Manchester City forward, who has been heavily-criticised by fans for his performances at the tournament so far, was substituted at half time against Wales on Thursday.

And England manager Hodgson admits the £44m man looked tired - placing fresh doubts over his involvement in Monday’s game.

“Harry (Kane) and Raheem did well enough against Russia,” he said. “We played very, very well, but in the first half (against Wales) they showed signs of wear and tear having played that game, so it was quite an easy decision at half-time to change it.”

With Thursday’s goal-scorers Daniel Sturridge and Jamie Vardy both in contention to start the next game - and Marcus Rashford also in the squad, Sterling looks set to miss out.

“We’ve taken a lot of attacking players with us on this occasion, so the options are there,” added Hodgson. “I’m looking behind me on the bench and thinking, ‘Who do I want? Do I want Sturridge on? Vardy? Rashford?’

“Can I bring someone on in midfield to manipulate the ball, etc, which I’m hoping in the future could be very useful for us going further in the tournament?’

“Players have to prove their worthiness to some extent and sometimes the ones that you are convinced about before the tournament because they will be a big hitter for you turn out not to be.

“And someone who you might just be playing a part in helping you do well, he turns out to be the big hitter.”