After their group-phase exit at the world Cup, England have taken control of Group E by winning their first three games without conceding a goal and will be looking to record a recordegvalling sixth clean Sheet.
with liverpool Striker Daniel Sturridge still sidelined by a calf problem, Arsenal forward Danny Welbeck is expected to hold on to his place up front alongside former United colleague Rooney.
Raheem Sterling is in line for a recall at the tip of Hodgson,s mind-field diamond, having contentiously started last month's 1-0 win in Estonia on the bench after reportedly complaining of fatigue.