England vs Poland: 5 Reasons Three Lions Can Look Forward To Must-Win Game

3. A Settled Attack

For now at least, England seem as though they have a settled attack. Led by Daniel Sturridge and supported by Wayne Rooney, a long search for the right formula looks to have been concluded. Sturridge€™s move to Anfield in January has significantly enhanced his international prospects that looked so forlorn 12 months previously. He has finally found a home deploying him as the main striker and a fledgling partnership with Luis Suarez prompted Roy Hodgson to select him against Montenegro. Though still a little lightweight, the 24-year-old showed enough qualities to prove he can cut it at international level. His flicks and tricks bring a different dimension England have lacked in previous years and he also has a yard of pace, as shown when he danced around Montenegro€™s defence before being hacked down and subsequently converted the penalty. By contrast, Wayne Rooney is a comparative international veteran. At the age of 27, the Liverpool born striker has amassed 85 caps already and carries the bulk of expectation on his shoulders. Rooney too seems to have found himself at home, playing €˜in the hole€™ behind Sturridge and using technical prowess to bring others into the game. Though currently sporting a protective headband, he ranks amongst the best football brains in England€™s side and remains a focal point for attacking moves.