Harry Kane and Raheem Sterling both failed to score in England's opening two games

The England coach is ready to reward Daniel Sturridge for his last minute winner against Wales with a first start at Euro 2016, with Jamie Vardy and Jack Wilshere also in his thoughts.

Tottenham striker Kane has not had the impact that England were expecting and the exertions of two punishing seasons are seemingly taking their toll.

Kane has played in 124 games since August 2014 for club and country and was substituted, along with Sterling, at half-time against Wales on Thursday with England scrambling over the line in his absence to register a 2-1 victory.

Hodgson had kept faith with both players following the draw with Russia, but he is considering jettisoning them for Monday’s encounter in St Etienne when England can cement their place at the summit of Group B.