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Hodgson remains upbeat over England chances

England coach Roy Hodgson remains upbeat over their World Cup chances, despite an opening defeat to Italy.

Liverpool pair Danny Sturridge and Raheem Sterling especially shone.

Hodgson admits England may have to win both their remaining games against Uruguay and Costa Rica, but he is confident that the team will do it.

"We had a very young and inexperienced team on the field at the end, but they made some bold moves and didn't let anyone down," the England manager said.

"That gives me great hope and confidence.

"If we can continue at that level, I think we can go on and win both matches and stay in the tournament.

"You don't win your next two matches if you win the first and you don't necessarily lose your last two matches because you lost the first.

"We will prepare for them and we will try and do our best to get the win we had a good chance of getting against Italy."

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