5 Premier League Youngsters Roy Hodgson Should Have Picked For England Duty

2. Ravel Morrison

If Hodgson wants to play a wildcard then West Ham's box of tricks Morrison is worth a look. Under the wing of Hammers captain Kevin Nolan there are finally signs this talented youngster is delivering on his potential. Sam Allardyce has been prepared to blood 20-year-old Morrison and give him licence in the absence of Andy Carroll. West Ham are without any fully fit striker at present and more often than not have thus resorted to an unorthodox formation. Playing without a focal point in what was billed a 4-6-0 worked wonders against London rivals Tottenham Hotspur last month. Morrison scored this stunning solo effort in a 3-0 win: In total he has found the net four times in league and cup. On England Under-21 duty meanwhile, Morrison has averaged a goal per game and with a qualifier against minnows San Marino coming up he will have the chance to add to that tally. As long as he keeps his head down and puts in consistent performances, Morrison and his mercurial talent will eventually make the grade as a full Three Lions international. Hodgson was prepared to throw caution to the win and take a chance on Andros Townsend, so a similar story could follow here.