8 Defenders That Will Be In Roy Hodgson's Provisional England Squad (And 1 That Won't)

6. Glen Johnson

Caps: 50 Goals: 1 Johnson has excelled as part of an otherwise shaky Liverpool defence this season and is firmly established as England's number one right back. Like Baines, Hodgson will be expecting Johnson to overlap constantly down his flank and provide England with some much needed width. With a number of his club team mates expected to be in the World Cup squad, Johnson's understanding with Sterling down the right side could prove vital. If his club side go on to lift the Premier League crown the defender's confidence will be sky high ahead of this summer's tournament. Johnson has now racked up a half century of international caps and will be one of England's most experienced defenders in Brazil. Aged 29, he is playing through his peak years and he will be desperate to complete an excellent campaign with a string of good performances for his country. Furthermore, with only one year left on his current deal at Liverpool the World Cup may provide Johnson with an opportunity to showcase his talents to potential suitors.