England coach Roy Hodgson admits Stoke City captain Ryan Shawcross isn't in his plans.

England are short in defence, but it does not appear that Hodgson gave much consideration to selecting Stoke defender Shawcross, who has not played for the national side in almost two years.

"He's a very good league player, but at the moment I think we have other players that I prefer," Hodgson said, rather bluntly.

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