If any doubts lingered that Englands defense had problems, events in Brazil confirmed it. The 2000s era days when the nation had a litany of quality options to call on namely: Sol Campbell, Rio Ferdinand, John Terry, Ledley King, Jamie Carragher and Jonathan Woodgate are now a distant memory. One young centre-half that is likely to be a key part of Englands future is Queens Park Rangers, Steven Caulker. His form for Cardiff City last season most certainly deserved recognition and a squad place in Brazil, over the out of form Manchester United duo; Phil Jones and Chris Smalling. Somehow Roy Hodgson didn't concur. Now that he is at Loftus Road and about to form a partnership with Ferdinand England will hope Caulker playing time with one of Premierships and England best ever center backs, can help his career progress at a quicker rate.