"?Liverpool striker Daniel Sturridge is set to replace Tottenham's Harry Kane in England's starting line up for their upcoming Group B game against Slovakia, according to the "?Guardian.
Sturridge scored a late winner in England's last game against Wales on Thursday, after coming on as a half time substitute. His showing appears to have convinced manager Roy Hodgson to make an alteration to his line up as the Three Lions look to seal first place in the group with a win over the Slovaks.
Brilliant photo this. Lallana and Henderson running to Sturridge. #lfc pic.twitter.com/6rEo1aQtLI
The 26-year-old has been praised by his manager recently after playing a big part in changing the game in Lens, and for getting back to his best after a series of injury issues.
According to "?ESPN, Hodgson said: "He's a special player, there's no doubt about that.
"Since he's got back from that injury situation, he did have a very settled period of play when he played on a regular basis and he just picked up that injury in the Europa League final.
"But I'm pleased for him because he had that injury, there was speculation, and questions if he was the right player to be in the 23. I'm delighted that I showed confidence in him because he's not let me down very often.''
Both Sturridge and Jamie Vardy could be in line to start the game alongside another Liverpool player in Adam Lallana, who has stated that he feels Sturridge is back to full fitness after his troubles with injury.
"?He said: "He just seems to be getting fitter and fitter and he was looking very dangerous against Wales which is great for us.
"He had a couple of sighters and sometimes you think we could be more patient and play the extra pass but he doesn't need too many chances before he gets his name on the scoresheet.
"He showed what a vital player he is for us. He's always involved, he's a big player, involved in big moments and that summed him up against Wales.''
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