Luis Suárez, Daniel Sturridge and Steven Gerrard have been nominated for the PFA Player of the Year award in a Liverpool-heavy list.
Chelsea's Eden Hazard and Manchester City midfielder Yaya Touré are also included, along with the surprise inclusion of Southampton man Adam Lallana.
Sturridge and Hazard are both shortlisted for the PFA Young Player of the Year, too, which features Liverpool teammate Raheem Sterling and Everton's Ross Barkley.
Sturridge, Gerrard and Suárez feature on a Liverpool-heavy list
Southampton left-back Luke Shaw and Arsenal midfielder Aaron Ramsey round up the six-man list.
Most encouragingly for Roy Hodgson is the number of England internationals nominated. Gerrard, Sturridge, Lallana, Barkley, Sterline and Shaw could all make the 23-man World Cup squad.
Player of the Year favourite Suárez has scored 29 Barclays Premier League goals in a largely blemish-free campaign, following two controversial full seasons in England.
PFA nominees
Liverpool v Manchester City - Premier League(01 of100)
LIVERPOOL, ENGLAND - APRIL 13: Luis Suarez of Liverpool celebrates at the end of the Barclays Premier League match between Liverpool and Manchester City at Anfield on April 13, 2014 in Liverpool, England. (Photo by Alex Livesey/Getty Images) (credit:Getty Images)
Liverpool v Manchester City - Premier League(02 of100)
LIVERPOOL, ENGLAND - APRIL 13: Luis Suarez of Liverpool celebrates at the end of the Barclays Premier League match between Liverpool and Manchester City at Anfield on April 13, 2014 in Liverpool, England. (Photo by Alex Livesey/Getty Images) (credit:Getty Images)
Liverpool v Tottenham Hotspur - Premier League(03 of100)
LIVERPOOL, ENGLAND - MARCH 30: Luis Suarez of Liverpool celebrates scoring the second goal during the Barclays Premier League match between Liverpool and Tottenham Hotspur at Anfield on March 30, 2014 in Liverpool, England. (Photo by Alex Livesey/Getty Images) (credit:Getty Images)
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Liverpool's Uruguayan striker Luis Suarez celebrates scoring his team's second goal during the English Premier League football match between Liverpool and Tottenham Hotspur at Anfield in Liverpool, northwest England on March 30, 2014. AFP PHOTO / PAUL ELLISRESTRICTED TO EDITORIAL USE. No use with unauthorized audio, video, data, fixture lists, club/league logos or live services. Online in-match use limited to 45 images, no video emulation. No use in betting, games or single club/league/player publications. (Photo credit should read PAUL ELLIS/AFP/Getty Images) (credit:Getty Images)
Liverpool v Tottenham Hotspur - Premier League(05 of100)
LIVERPOOL, ENGLAND - MARCH 30: Luis Suarez of Liverpool celebrates scoring the second goal during the Barclays Premier League match between Liverpool and Tottenham Hotspur at Anfield on March 30, 2014 in Liverpool, England. (Photo by Alex Livesey/Getty Images) (credit:Getty Images)
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Liverpool's Uruguayan striker Luis Suarez (R) celebrates scoring his team's second goal during the English Premier League football match between Liverpool and Tottenham Hotspur at Anfield in Liverpool, northwest England on March 30, 2014. AFP PHOTO / PAUL ELLISRESTRICTED TO EDITORIAL USE. No use with unauthorized audio, video, data, fixture lists, club/league logos or live services. Online in-match use limited to 45 images, no video emulation. No use in betting, games or single club/league/player publications. (Photo credit should read PAUL ELLIS/AFP/Getty Images) (credit:Getty Images)
Cardiff City v Liverpool - Premier League(07 of100)
CARDIFF, WALES - MARCH 22: Luis Suarez of Liverpool celebrates after scoring his team's fourth goal of the game during the Barclays Premier League match between Cardiff City and Liverpool at Cardiff City Stadium on March 22, 2014 in Cardiff, Wales. (Photo by Ben Hoskins/Getty Images) (credit:Getty Images)
Cardiff City v Liverpool - Premier League(08 of100)
CARDIFF, WALES - MARCH 22: Luis Suarez of Liverpool celebrates after scoring his team's fourth goal of the game during the Barclays Premier League match between Cardiff City and Liverpool at Cardiff City Stadium on March 22, 2014 in Cardiff, Wales. (Photo by Ben Hoskins/Getty Images) (credit:Getty Images)
Cardiff City v Liverpool - Premier League(09 of100)
CARDIFF, WALES - MARCH 22: Luis Suarez of Liverpool celebrates after scoring hihs third and his team's sixth goal of the game during the Barclays Premier League match between Cardiff City and Liverpool at Cardiff City Stadium on March 22, 2014 in Cardiff, Wales. (Photo by Ben Hoskins/Getty Images) (credit:Getty Images)
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Liverpool's Uruguayan striker Luis Suarez celebrates after scoring his team's third goal during the English Premier League football match between Manchester United and Liverpool at Old Trafford in Manchester, Northwest England, on March 16, 2014. AFP PHOTO/PAUL ELLISRESTRICTED TO EDITORIAL USE. NO USE WITH UNAUTHORIZED AUDIO, VIDEO, DATA, FIXTURE LISTS, CLUB/LEAGUE LOGOS OR LIVE SERVICES. ONLINE IN-MATCH USE LIMITED TO 45 IMAGES, NO VIDEO EMULATION. NO USE IN BETTING, GAMES OR SINGLE CLUB/LEAGUE/PLAYER PUBLICATIONS. (Photo credit should read PAUL ELLIS/AFP/Getty Images) (credit:Getty Images)
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Liverpool's English midfielder Steven Gerrard celebrates after scoring the opening goal from a penalty during the English Premier League football match between West Ham United and Liverpool at Upton Park in London on April 6, 2014. AFP PHOTO / CARL COURTRESTRICTED TO EDITORIAL USE. No use with unauthorized audio, video, data, fixture lists, club/league logos or live services. Online in-match use limited to 45 images, no video emulation. No use in betting, games or single club/league/player publications. (Photo credit should read CARL COURT/AFP/Getty Images) (credit:Getty Images)
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Liverpool's English midfielder Steven Gerrard celebrates after scoring the opening goal from a penalty during the English Premier League football match between West Ham United and Liverpool at Upton Park in London on April 6, 2014. AFP PHOTO / CARL COURTRESTRICTED TO EDITORIAL USE. No use with unauthorized audio, video, data, fixture lists, club/league logos or live services. Online in-match use limited to 45 images, no video emulation. No use in betting, games or single club/league/player publications. (Photo credit should read CARL COURT/AFP/Getty Images) (credit:Getty Images)
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Liverpool's English midfielder Steven Gerrard (R) celebrates after scoring their second goal from the penalty spot during the English Premier League football match between West Ham United and Liverpool at Upton Park in London on April 6, 2014. Liverpool won 2-1. AFP PHOTO / CARL COURTRESTRICTED TO EDITORIAL USE. No use with unauthorized audio, video, data, fixture lists, club/league logos or live services. Online in-match use limited to 45 images, no video emulation. No use in betting, games or single club/league/player publications. (Photo credit should read CARL COURT/AFP/Getty Images) (credit:Getty Images)
Manchester United v Liverpool - Premier League(14 of100)
MANCHESTER, ENGLAND - MARCH 16: Steven Gerrard of Liverpool celebrates scoring the second goal during the Barclays Premier League match between Manchester United and Liverpool at Old Trafford on March 16, 2014 in Manchester, England. (Photo by Alex Livesey/Getty Images) (credit:Getty Images)
Fulham v Liverpool - Premier League(15 of100)
LONDON, ENGLAND - FEBRUARY 12: Steven Gerrard of Liverpool celebrates scoring their third goal from the penalty spot during the Barclays Premier League match between Fulham and Liverpool at Craven Cottage on February 12, 2014 in London, England. (Photo by Mike Hewitt/Getty Images) (credit:Getty Images)
Liverpool v Everton - Premier League(16 of100)
LIVERPOOL, ENGLAND - JANUARY 28: Steven Gerrard of Liverpool celebrates after scoring the opening goal during the Barclays Premier League match between Liverpool and Everton at Anfield on January 28, 2014 in Liverpool, England. (Photo by Laurence Griffiths/Getty Images) (credit:Getty Images)
Liverpool v Everton - Premier League(17 of100)
LIVERPOOL, ENGLAND - JANUARY 28: Steven Gerrard of Liverpool celebrates after scoring the opening goal during the Barclays Premier League match between Liverpool and Everton at Anfield on January 28, 2014 in Liverpool, England. (Photo by Laurence Griffiths/Getty Images) (credit:Getty Images)
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Liverpool's English midfielder Steven Gerrard celebrates scoring a goal during the English Premier League football match between Hull City and Liverpool at the KC Stadium in Hull on December 1, 2013. AFP PHOTO/LINDSEY PARNABY - RESTRICTED TO EDITORIAL USE. NO USE WITH UNAUTHORIZED AUDIO, VIDEO, DATA, FIXTURE LISTS, CLUB/LEAGUE LOGOS OR LIVE SERVICES. ONLINE IN-MATCH USE LIMITED TO 45 IMAGES, NO VIDEO EMULATION. NO USE IN BETTING, GAMES OR SINGLE CLUB/LEAGUE/PLAYER PUBLICATIONS. (Photo credit should read LINDSEY PARNABY/AFP/Getty Images) (credit:Getty Images)
Everton v Liverpool - Premier League(19 of100)
LIVERPOOL, ENGLAND - NOVEMBER 23: Steven Gerrard of Liverpool celebrates after Daniel Sturridge scored his team's third goal during the Barclays Premier League match between Everton and Liverpool at Goodison Park on November 23, 2013 in Liverpool, England. (Photo by Clive Brunskill/Getty Images) (credit:Getty Images)
Newcastle United v Liverpool - Premier League(20 of100)
NEWCASTLE-UPON-TYNE, ENGLAND - OCTOBER 19: Steven Gerrard (L) of Liverpool celebrates scoring his 100th Premier League goal and his team's first with team-mate Jordan Henderson during the Barclays Premier League match between Newcastle United and Liverpool at St James' Park on October 19, 2013 in Newcastle-Upon-Tyne, England. (Photo by Paul Thomas/Getty Images) (credit:Getty Images)
Liverpool v Sunderland - Premier League(21 of100)
LIVERPOOL, ENGLAND - MARCH 26: Daniel Sturridge of Liverpool celebrates scoring the second goal with team-mate Jordan Henderson (l) during the Barclays Premier League match between Liverpool and Sunderland at Anfield on March 26, 2014 in Liverpool, England. (Photo by Michael Regan/Getty Images) (credit:Getty Images)
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Liverpool's English striker Daniel Sturridge (L) celebrates scoring his team's second goal with English midfielder Jordan Henderson during the English Premier League football match between Liverpool and Sunderland at Anfield in Liverpool, north west England, on March 26, 2014. AFP PHOTO / PAUL ELLIS RESTRICTED TO EDITORIAL USE. No use with unauthorized audio, video, data, fixture lists, club/league logos or live services. Online in-match use limited to 45 images, no video emulation. No use in betting, games or single club/league/player publications (Photo credit should read PAUL ELLIS/AFP/Getty Images) (credit:Getty Images)
Liverpool v Sunderland - Premier League(23 of100)
LIVERPOOL, ENGLAND - MARCH 26: Daniel Sturridge of Liverpool celebrates scoring the second goal during the Barclays Premier League match between Liverpool and Sunderland at Anfield on March 26, 2014 in Liverpool, England. (Photo by Alex Livesey/Getty Images) (credit:Getty Images)
Cardiff City v Liverpool - Premier League(24 of100)
CARDIFF, WALES - MARCH 22: Daniel Sturridge of Liverpool celebrates scoring his team's fifth goal during the Barclays Premier League match between Cardiff City and Liverpool at Cardiff City Stadium on March 22, 2014 in Cardiff, Wales. (Photo by Ben Hoskins/Getty Images) (credit:Getty Images)
Liverpool v Swansea City - Premier League(25 of100)
LIVERPOOL, ENGLAND - FEBRUARY 23: Daniel Sturridge of Liverpool celebrates scoring his team's third goal during the Barclays Premier League match between Liverpool and Swansea City at Anfield on February 23, 2014 in Liverpool, England. (Photo by Clive Brunskill/Getty Images) (credit:Getty Images)
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Liverpool's English striker Daniel Sturridge celebrates scoring his team's third goal during the English Premier League football match between Liverpool and Swansea City at Anfield in Liverpool, northwest England on February 23, 2014. AFP PHOTO / ANDREW YATESRESTRICTED TO EDITORIAL USE. No use with unauthorized audio, video, data, fixture lists, club/league logos or live services. Online in-match use limited to 45 images, no video emulation. No use in betting, games or single club/league/player publications. (Photo credit should read ANDREW YATES/AFP/Getty Images) (credit:Getty Images)
FBL-ENG-PR-FULHAM-LIVERPOOL(27 of100)
Liverpool's English striker Daniel Sturridge celebrates scoring their first goal during the English Premier League football match between Fulham and Liverpool at Craven Cottage in London on February 12, 2014. AFP PHOTO / GLYN KIRKRESTRICTED TO EDITORIAL USE. No use with unauthorized audio, video, data, fixture lists, club/league logos or live services. Online in-match use limited to 45 images, no video emulation. No use in betting, games or single club/league/player publications (Photo credit should read GLYN KIRK/AFP/Getty Images) (credit:Getty Images)
Liverpool v Everton - Premier League(28 of100)
LIVERPOOL, ENGLAND - JANUARY 28: Daniel Sturridge of Liverpool celebrates after scoring his team's second goal during the Barclays Premier League match between Liverpool and Everton at Anfield on January 28, 2014 in Liverpool, England. (Photo by Laurence Griffiths/Getty Images) (credit:Getty Images)
Bournemouth v Liverpool - FA Cup Fourth Round(29 of100)
BOURNEMOUTH, ENGLAND - JANUARY 25: Daniel Sturridge of Liverpool celebrates scoring their second goal during the FA Cup Fourth Round match between Bournemouth and Liverpool at Goldsands Stadium on January 25, 2014 in Bournemouth, England. (Photo by Ian Walton/Getty Images) (credit:Getty Images)
Stoke City v Liverpool - Premier League(30 of100)
STOKE ON TRENT, ENGLAND - JANUARY 12: Daniel Sturridge of Liverpool celebrates as he scores their fifth goal during the Barclays Premier League match between Stoke City and Liverpool at Britannia Stadium on January 12, 2014 in Stoke on Trent, England. (Photo by Laurence Griffiths/Getty Images) (credit:Getty Images)
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Chelsea's Belgian midfielder Eden Hazard celebrates after scoring during the UEFA Champions League quarter-final first leg football match Paris Saint-Germain vs Chelsea, on April 2, 2014 at the Parc-des-Princes stadium in Paris. AFP PHOTO / MARTIN BUREAU (Photo credit should read MARTIN BUREAU/AFP/Getty Images) (credit:Getty Images)
Chelsea v Tottenham Hotspur - Premier League(32 of100)
LONDON, ENGLAND - MARCH 08: Eden Hazard of Chelsea celebrates after scoring his team's second goal from the penalty spot past goalkeeper Hugo Lloris of Spurs during the Barclays Premier League match between Chelsea and Tottenham Hotspur at Stamford Bridge on March 8, 2014 in London, England. (Photo by Mike Hewitt/Getty Images) (credit:Getty Images)
Chelsea v Tottenham Hotspur - Premier League(33 of100)
LONDON, ENGLAND - MARCH 08: Eden Hazard of Chelsea celebrates after scoring his team's second goal from the penalty spot during the Barclays Premier League match between Chelsea and Tottenham Hotspur at Stamford Bridge on March 8, 2014 in London, England. (Photo by Mike Hewitt/Getty Images) (credit:Getty Images)
Chelsea v Newcastle United - Premier League(34 of100)
LONDON, ENGLAND - FEBRUARY 08: Eden Hazard of Chelsea celebrates scoring his second goal during the Barclays Premier League match between Cheslea and Newcastle United at Stamford Bridge on February 8, 2014 in London, England. (Photo by Mike Hewitt/Getty Images) (credit:Getty Images)
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Chelsea's Belgian midfielder Eden Hazard celebrates scoring the opening goal during the English Premier League football match between Chelsea and Newcastle United at Stamford Bridge in west London on February 8, 2014. AFP PHOTO / GLYN KIRKRESTRICTED TO EDITORIAL USE. No use with unauthorized audio, video, data, fixture lists, club/league logos or live services. Online in-match use limited to 45 images, no video emulation. No use in betting, games or single club/league/player publications. (Photo credit should read GLYN KIRK/AFP/Getty Images) (credit:Getty Images)
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Chelsea's Belgian midfielder Eden Hazard celebrates scoring the opening goal during the English Premier League football match between Chelsea and Newcastle United at Stamford Bridge in west London on February 8, 2014. AFP PHOTO / GLYN KIRKRESTRICTED TO EDITORIAL USE. No use with unauthorized audio, video, data, fixture lists, club/league logos or live services. Online in-match use limited to 45 images, no video emulation. No use in betting, games or single club/league/player publications. (Photo credit should read GLYN KIRK/AFP/Getty Images) (credit:Getty Images)
FBL-ENG-PR-HULL-CHELSEA(37 of100)
Chelsea's Belgian midfielder Eden Hazard celebrates scoring the opening goal of the English Premier League football match between Hull City and Chelsea at The KC Stadium in Hull on January 11, 2014. AFP PHOTO / LINDSEY PARNABYRESTRICTED TO EDITORIAL USE. No use with unauthorized audio, video, data, fixture lists, club/league logos or live services. Online in-match use limited to 45 images, no video emulation. No use in betting, games or single club/league/player publications. (Photo credit should read LINDSEY PARNABY/AFP/Getty Images) (credit:Getty Images)
Chelsea v Liverpool - Premier League(38 of100)
LONDON, ENGLAND - DECEMBER 29: Eden Hazard of Chelsea celebrates in front of the fans after scoring a goal to level the scores at 1-1 during the Barclays Premier League match between Chelsea and Liverpool at Stamford Bridge on December 29, 2013 in London, England. (Photo by Julian Finney/Getty Images) (credit:Getty Images)
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Chelsea's Belgian midfielder Eden Hazard celebrates scoring the opening goal during the English Premier League football match between Chelsea and Swansea City at Stamford Bridge in London on December 26, 2013. AFP PHOTO / GLYN KIRKRESTRICTED TO EDITORIAL USE. No use with unauthorized audio, video, data, fixture lists, club/league logos or live services. Online in-match use limited to 45 images, no video emulation. No use in betting, games or single club/league/player publications. (Photo credit should read GLYN KIRK/AFP/Getty Images) (credit:Getty Images)
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Chelseas Belgian midfielder Eden Hazard celebrates scoring his team's second goal during the English Premier League football match between Sunderland and Chelsea at The Stadium of Light in Sunderland, northeast England on December 4, 2013. AFP PHOTO/IAN MACNICOLRESTRICTED TO EDITORIAL USE. NO USE WITH UNAUTHORIZED AUDIO, VIDEO, DATA, FIXTURE LISTS, CLUB/LEAGUE LOGOS OR LIVE SERVICES. ONLINE IN-MATCH USE LIMITED TO 45 IMAGES, NO VIDEO EMULATION. NO USE IN BETTING, GAMES OR SINGLE CLUB/LEAGUE/PLAYER PUBLICATIONS. (Photo credit should read Ian MacNicol/AFP/Getty Images) (credit:Getty Images)
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Manchester City's Ivorian midfielder Yaya Toure (R) celebrates after scoring the opening goal from a penalty during the English Premier League football match between Manchetser City and Southampton at the Etihad Stadium in Manchester, northwest England, on April 5, 2014. AFP PHOTO / LINDSEY PARNABY RESTRICTED TO EDITORIAL USE. No use with unauthorized audio, video, data, fixture lists, club/league logos or live services. Online in-match use limited to 45 images, no video emulation. No use in betting, games or single club/league/player publications. (Photo credit should read LINDSEY PARNABY/AFP/Getty Images) (credit:Getty Images)
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Manchester City's Ivorian defender Yaya Touré celebrates after scoring their third goal during the English Premier League football match between Manchester United and Manchester City at Old Trafford in Manchester on March 25, 2014. Manchester City won 3-0. AFP PHOTO/PAUL ELLIS - RESTRICTED TO EDITORIAL USE. No use with unauthorized audio, video, data, fixture lists, club/league logos or live services. Online in-match use limited to 45 images, no video emulation. No use in betting, games or single club/league/player publications. (Photo credit should read PAUL ELLIS/AFP/Getty Images) (credit:Getty Images)
Manchester United v Manchester City - Premier League(43 of100)
MANCHESTER, ENGLAND - MARCH 25: Yaya Toure of Manchester City celebrates scoring the third goal during the Barclays Premier League match between Manchester United and Manchester City at Old Trafford on March 25, 2014 in Manchester, England. (Photo by Alex Livesey/Getty Images) (credit:Getty Images)
Manchester United v Manchester City - Premier League(44 of100)
MANCHESTER, ENGLAND - MARCH 25: Yaya Toure of Manchester City celebrates scoring the third goal during the Barclays Premier League match between Manchester United and Manchester City at Old Trafford on March 25, 2014 in Manchester, England. (Photo by Alex Livesey/Getty Images) (credit:Getty Images)
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Manchester City's Ivorian midfielder Yaya Toure celebrates after scoring his team's third goal and completing his hattrick during the English Premier League football match between Manchester City and Fulham at the Etihad Stadium in Manchester, northwest England, on March 22, 2014. AFP PHOTO / PAUL ELLISRESTRICTED TO EDITORIAL USE. No use with unauthorized audio, video, data, fixture lists, club/league logos or live services. Online in-match use limited to 45 images, no video emulation. No use in betting, games or single club/league/player publications. (Photo credit should read PAUL ELLIS/AFP/Getty Images) (credit:Getty Images)
Manchester City v Stoke City - Premier League(46 of100)
MANCHESTER, ENGLAND - FEBRUARY 22: Yaya Toure of Manchester City celebrates after scoring the winning goal during the Barclays Premier League match between Manchester City and Stoke City at the Etihad Stadium on February 22, 2014 in Manchester, England. (Photo by Clive Brunskill/Getty Images) (credit:Getty Images)
Manchester City v Stoke City - Premier League(47 of100)
MANCHESTER, ENGLAND - FEBRUARY 22: Yaya Toure of Manchester City celebrates scoring the opening goal during the Barclays Premier League match between Manchester City and Stoke City at the Etihad Stadium on February 22, 2014 in Manchester, England. (Photo by Clive Brunskill/Getty Images) (credit:Getty Images)
Fulham v Manchester City - Premier League(48 of100)
LONDON, ENGLAND - DECEMBER 21: Yaya Toure of Manchester City celebrates scoring the first goal from a freekick during the Barclays Premier League match between Fulham and Manchester City at Craven Cottage on December 21, 2013 in London, England. (Photo by Clive Rose/Getty Images) (credit:Getty Images)
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Manchester City's Ivorian midfielder Yaya Toure celebrates after scoring penalty for Manchester City's sixth goal during the English Premier League football match between Manchester City and Arsenal at the Etihad Stadium in Manchester, northwest England, on December 14, 2013. Manchester City won 6-3. AFP PHOTO / PAUL ELLISRESTRICTED TO EDITORIAL USE. No use with unauthorized audio, video, data, fixture lists, club/league logos or live services. Online in-match use limited to 45 images, no video emulation. No use in betting, games or single club/league/player publications. (Photo credit should read PAUL ELLIS/AFP/Getty Images) (credit:Getty Images)
Manchester City v Norwich City - Premier League(50 of100)
MANCHESTER, ENGLAND - NOVEMBER 02: Yaya Toure of Manchester City celebrates scoring his team's fifth goal during the Barclays Premier League match between Manchester City and Norwich City at Etihad Stadium on November 2, 2013 in Manchester, England. (Photo by Alex Livesey/Getty Images) (credit:Getty Images)
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Southampton's English midfielder Adam Lallana (R) celebrates scoring his team's second goal during the English Premier League football match between Tottenham Hotspur and Southampton at White Hart Lane in north London on March 23, 2014. AFP PHOTO / CARL COURTRESTRICTED TO EDITORIAL USE. No use with unauthorized audio, video, data, fixture lists, club/league logos or live services. Online in-match use limited to 45 images, no video emulation. No use in betting, games or single club/league/player publications (Photo credit should read CARL COURT/AFP/Getty Images) (credit:Getty Images)
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Southampton's English midfielder Adam Lallana celebrates scoring a goal during the English Premier League football match between Fulham and Southampton at Craven Cottage in London on February 1, 2014. AFP PHOTO/IAN KINGTON - RESTRICTED TO EDITORIAL USE. NO USE WITH UNAUTHORIZED AUDIO, VIDEO, DATA, FIXTURE LISTS, CLUB/LEAGUE LOGOS OR LIVE SERVICES. ONLINE IN-MATCH USE LIMITED TO 45 IMAGES, NO VIDEO EMULATION. NO USE IN BETTING, GAMES OR SINGLE CLUB/LEAGUE/PLAYER PUBLICATIONS. (Photo credit should read IAN KINGTON/AFP/Getty Images) (credit:Getty Images)
Southampton v Tottenham Hotspur - Premier League(53 of100)
SOUTHAMPTON, ENGLAND - DECEMBER 22: Adam Lallana of Southampton celebrates after scoring the opening goal during the Barclays Premier League match between Southampton and Tottenham Hotspur at St Mary's Stadium on December 22, 2013 in Southampton, England. (Photo by Paul Gilham/Getty Images) (credit:Getty Images)
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Southampton's English midfielder Adam Lallana celebrates scoring the opening goal during the English Premier League football match between Southampton and Tottenham Hotspur at St Mary's Stadium in Southampton, southern England on December 22, 2013. AFP PHOTO / GLYN KIRKRESTRICTED TO EDITORIAL USE. No use with unauthorized audio, video, data, fixture lists, club/league logos or live services. Online in-match use limited to 45 images, no video emulation. No use in betting, games or single club/league/player publications. (Photo credit should read GLYN KIRK/AFP/Getty Images) (credit:Getty Images)
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Southampton's English midfielder Adam Lallana celebrates scoring the opening goal during the English Premier League football match between Southampton and Tottenham Hotspur at St Mary's Stadium in Southampton, southern England on December 22, 2013. AFP PHOTO / GLYN KIRKRESTRICTED TO EDITORIAL USE. No use with unauthorized audio, video, data, fixture lists, club/league logos or live services. Online in-match use limited to 45 images, no video emulation. No use in betting, games or single club/league/player publications. (Photo credit should read GLYN KIRK/AFP/Getty Images) (credit:Getty Images)
Southampton v Hull City - Premier League(56 of100)
SOUTHAMPTON, ENGLAND - NOVEMBER 09: Adam Lallana of Southampton celebrates as he scores their third goal during the Barclays Premier League match between Southampton and Hull City at St Mary's Stadium on November 9, 2013 in Southampton, England. (Photo by Mike Hewitt/Getty Images) (credit:Getty Images)
Southampton v Hull City - Premier League(57 of100)
SOUTHAMPTON, ENGLAND - NOVEMBER 09: Adam Lallana of Southampton celebrates after scoring during the Barclays Premier League match between Southampton and Hull City at St Mary's Stadium on November 9, 2013 in Southampton, England. (Photo by Mike Hewitt/Getty Images) (credit:Getty Images)
Southampton v Hull City - Premier League(58 of100)
SOUTHAMPTON, ENGLAND - NOVEMBER 09: Adam Lallana of Southampton celebrates as he scores their third goal during the Barclays Premier League match between Southampton and Hull City at St Mary's Stadium on November 9, 2013 in Southampton, England. (Photo by Mike Hewitt/Getty Images) (credit:Getty Images)
Southampton v Hull City - Premier League(59 of100)
SOUTHAMPTON, ENGLAND - NOVEMBER 09: Adam Lallana of Southampton celebrates as he scores their third goal during the Barclays Premier League match between Southampton and Hull City at St Mary's Stadium on November 9, 2013 in Southampton, England. (Photo by Mike Hewitt/Getty Images) (credit:Getty Images)
Southampton v Tottenham Hotspur - Premier League(60 of100)
SOUTHAMPTON, ENGLAND - DECEMBER 22: Adam Lallana of Southampton celebrates after scoring the opening goal during the Barclays Premier League match between Southampton and Tottenham Hotspur at St Mary's Stadium on December 22, 2013 in Southampton, England. (Photo by Paul Gilham/Getty Images) (credit:Getty Images)
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Everton's English midfielder Ross Barkley celebrates scoring the opening goal during the English Premier League football match between Newcastle United and Everton at St James' Park in Newcastle upon Tyne on March 25, 2014. AFP PHOTO/IAN MACNICOL- RESTRICTED TO EDITORIAL USE. No use with unauthorized audio, video, data, fixture lists, club/league logos or live services. Online in-match use limited to 45 images, no video emulation. No use in betting, games or single club/league/player publications. (Photo credit should read Ian MacNicol/AFP/Getty Images) (credit:Getty Images)
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Everton's English midfielder Ross Barkley (2-R) celebrates scoring the opening goal during the English Premier League football match between Newcastle United and Everton at St James' Park in Newcastle upon Tyne on March 25, 2014. AFP PHOTO/IAN MACNICOL- RESTRICTED TO EDITORIAL USE. No use with unauthorized audio, video, data, fixture lists, club/league logos or live services. Online in-match use limited to 45 images, no video emulation. No use in betting, games or single club/league/player publications. (Photo credit should read Ian MacNicol,Ian MacNicol/AFP/Getty Images) (credit:Getty Images)
Everton v Swansea City - Premier League(63 of100)
LIVERPOOL, ENGLAND - MARCH 22: Ross Barkley of Everton celebrates his team's third goal during the Barclays Premier League match between Everton and Swansea City at Goodison Park on March 22, 2014 in Liverpool, England. (Photo by Paul Thomas/Getty Images) (credit:Getty Images)
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Everton's English midfielder Ross Barkley celebrates scoring the opening goal of the English FA cup third round football match between Everton and Queens Park Rangers at Goodison Park in Liverpool, northwest England on January 4, 2014. AFP PHOTO/PAUL ELLISRESTRICTED TO EDITORIAL USE. No use with unauthorized audio, video, data, fixture lists, club/league logos or live services. Online in-match use limited to 45 images, no video emulation. No use in betting, games or single club/league/player publications. (Photo credit should read PAUL ELLIS/AFP/Getty Images) (credit:Getty Images)
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Everton's English midfielder Ross Barkley celebrates scoring the opening goal of the English FA cup third round football match between Everton and Queens Park Rangers at Goodison Park in Liverpool, northwest England on January 4, 2014. AFP PHOTO/PAUL ELLISRESTRICTED TO EDITORIAL USE. No use with unauthorized audio, video, data, fixture lists, club/league logos or live services. Online in-match use limited to 45 images, no video emulation. No use in betting, games or single club/league/player publications. (Photo credit should read PAUL ELLIS/AFP/Getty Images) (credit:Getty Images)
Swansea City v Everton - Premier League(66 of100)
SWANSEA, WALES - DECEMBER 22: Ross Barkley of Everton celebrates after scoring his team's second goal during the Barclays Premier League match between Swansea City and Everton at the Liberty Stadium on December 22, 2013 in Swansea, Wales. (Photo by Clive Rose/Getty Images) (credit:Getty Images)
Everton v Newcastle United - Premier League(67 of100)
LIVERPOOL, ENGLAND - SEPTEMBER 30: Everton player Ross Barkley celebrates after scoring the second goal during the Barclays Premier League match between Everton and Newcastle United at Goodison Park on September 30, 2013 in Liverpool, England. (Photo by Stu Forster/Getty Images) (credit:Getty Images)
Norwich City v Everton - Premier League(68 of100)
NORWICH, ENGLAND - AUGUST 17: Ross Barkley of Everton celebrates his goal during the Barclays Premier League match between Norwich City and Everton at Carrow Road on August 17, 2013 in Norwich, England. (Photo by Jamie McDonald/Getty Images) (credit:Getty Images)
Norwich City v Everton - Premier League(69 of100)
NORWICH, ENGLAND - AUGUST 17: Ross Barkley of Everton celebrates his goal during the Barclays Premier League match between Norwich City and Everton at Carrow Road on August 17, 2013 in Norwich, England. (Photo by Jamie McDonald/Getty Images) (credit:Getty Images)
Norwich City v Everton - Premier League(70 of100)
NORWICH, ENGLAND - AUGUST 17: Ross Barkley of Everton celebrates his goal during the Barclays Premier League match between Norwich City and Everton at Carrow Road on August 17, 2013 in Norwich, England. (Photo by Jamie McDonald/Getty Images) (credit:Getty Images)
Southampton v Newcastle United - Premier League(71 of100)
SOUTHAMPTON, ENGLAND - MARCH 29: Luke Shaw of Southampton controls the ball under pressure from Michael Williamson of Newcastle United during the Barclays Premier League match between Southampton and Newcastle United at St Mary's Stadium on March 29, 2014 in Southampton, England. (Photo by Richard Heathcote/Getty Images) (credit:Getty Images)
Southampton v Newcastle United - Premier League(72 of100)
SOUTHAMPTON, ENGLAND - MARCH 29: Luke Shaw of Southampton controls the ball under pressure from Michael Williamson of Newcastle United during the Barclays Premier League match between Southampton and Newcastle United at the St Mary's Stadium on March 29, 2014 in Southampton, England. (Photo by Richard Heathcote/Getty Images) (credit:Getty Images)
Southampton v Newcastle United - Premier League(73 of100)
SOUTHAMPTON, ENGLAND - MARCH 29: Luke Shaw of Southampton goes down under the challenge of Hatem Ben Arfa of Newcastle during the Barclays Premier League match between Southampton and Newcastle United at St Mary's Stadium on March 29, 2014 in Southampton, England. (Photo by Ben Hoskins/Getty Images) (credit:Getty Images)
Crystal Palace v Southampton - Premier League(74 of100)
LONDON, ENGLAND - MARCH 08: Yannick Bolasie of Palace tries to get past Luke Shaw of Southampton during the Barclays Premier League match between Crystal Palace and Southampton at Selhurst Park on March 08, 2014 in London, England. (Photo by Charlie Crowhurst/Getty Images) (credit:Getty Images)
England v Denmark - International Friendly(75 of100)
LONDON, ENGLAND - MARCH 05: Luke Shaw of England looks on during the International Friendly match between England and Denmark at Wembley Stadium on March 5, 2014 in London, England. (Photo by Richard Heathcote/Getty Images) (credit:Getty Images)
England v Denmark - International Friendly(76 of100)
LONDON, ENGLAND - MARCH 05: Luke Shaw of England takes a throw in during the International Friendly match between England and Denmark at Wembley Stadium on March 5, 2014 in London, England. (Photo by Richard Heathcote/Getty Images) (credit:Getty Images)
England v Denmark - International Friendly(77 of100)
LONDON, ENGLAND - MARCH 05: Luke Shaw of England in action during the International Friendly match between England and Denmark at Wembley Stadium on March 5, 2014 in London, England. (Photo by Richard Heathcote/Getty Images) (credit:Getty Images)
West Ham United v Southampton - Premier League(78 of100)
LONDON, ENGLAND - FEBRUARY 22: Luke Shaw of Southampton in action during the Barclays Premier League match between West Ham and Southampton at Boleyn Ground on February 22, 2014 in London, England. (Photo by Ben Hoskins/Getty Images) (credit:Getty Images)
Southampton v Stoke City - Premier League(79 of100)
SOUTHAMPTON, ENGLAND - FEBRUARY 08: Luke Shaw of Southampton during the Barclays Premier League match between Southampton and Stoke City at St Mary's Stadium on February 8, 2014 in Southampton, England. (Photo by Scott Heavey/Getty Images) (credit:Getty Images)
Sunderland v Southampton - Premier League(80 of100)
SUNDERLAND, ENGLAND - JANUARY 18: Luke Shaw of Southampton looks on prior to the Barclays Premier League match between Sunderland and Southampton at Stadium of Light on January 18, 2014 in Sunderland, England. (Photo by Chris Brunskill/Getty Images) (credit:Getty Images)
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Liverpool's English midfielder Raheem Sterling (R) celebrates after scoring the opening goal during the English Premier League football match between Liverpool and Manchester City at Anfield in Liverpool on April 13, 2014. AFP PHOTO/ANDREW YATES - RESTRICTED TO EDITORIAL USE. NO USE WITH UNAUTHORIZED AUDIO, VIDEO, DATA, FIXTURE LISTS, CLUB/LEAGUE LOGOS OR LIVE SERVICES. ONLINE IN-MATCH USE LIMITED TO 45 IMAGES, NO VIDEO EMULATION. NO USE IN BETTING, GAMES OR SINGLE CLUB/LEAGUE/PLAYER PUBLICATIONS (Photo credit should read ANDREW YATES/AFP/Getty Images) (credit:Getty Images)
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Liverpool's English midfielder Raheem Sterling celebrates scoring their fifth goal during the English Premier League football match between Liverpool and Arsenal at Anfield in Liverpool, northwest England, on February 8, 2014. AFP PHOTO / ANDREW YATESRESTRICTED TO EDITORIAL USE. No use with unauthorized audio, video, data, fixture lists, club/league logos or live services. Online in-match use limited to 45 images, no video emulation. No use in betting, games or single club/league/player publications. (Photo credit should read ANDREW YATES/AFP/Getty Images) (credit:Getty Images)
Liverpool v Arsenal - Premier League(83 of100)
LIVERPOOL, ENGLAND - FEBRUARY 08: Raheem Sterling of Liverpool celebrates scoring the fifth goal during the Barclays Premier League match between Liverpool and Arsenal at Anfield on February 8, 2014 in Liverpool, England. (Photo by Michael Regan/Getty Images) (credit:Getty Images)
Liverpool v Arsenal - Premier League(84 of100)
LIVERPOOL, ENGLAND - FEBRUARY 08: Raheem Sterling of Liverpool celebrates scoring the fifth goal during the Barclays Premier League match between Liverpool and Arsenal at Anfield on February 8, 2014 in Liverpool, England. (Photo by Michael Regan/Getty Images) (credit:Getty Images)
Liverpool v Arsenal - Premier League(85 of100)
LIVERPOOL, ENGLAND - FEBRUARY 08: Raheem Sterling of Liverpool celebrates scoring the fifth goal during the Barclays Premier League match between Liverpool and Arsenal at Anfield on February 8, 2014 in Liverpool, England. (Photo by Michael Regan/Getty Images) (credit:Getty Images)
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Liverpool's English midfielder Raheem Sterling celebrates scoring their fifth goal during the English Premier League football match between Liverpool and Norwich City at Anfield in Liverpool, northwest England on December 4, 2013. Liverpool won the game 5-1. AFP PHOTO/PAUL ELLISRESTRICTED TO EDITORIAL USE. NO USE WITH UNAUTHORIZED AUDIO, VIDEO, DATA, FIXTURE LISTS, CLUB/LEAGUE LOGOS OR LIVE SERVICES. ONLINE IN-MATCH USE LIMITED TO 45 IMAGES, NO VIDEO EMULATION. NO USE IN BETTING, GAMES OR SINGLE CLUB/LEAGUE/PLAYER PUBLICATIONS. (Photo credit should read PAUL ELLIS/AFP/Getty Images) (credit:Getty Images)
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Liverpool's English midfielder Raheem Sterling celebrates scoring their fifth goal during the English Premier League football match between Liverpool and Norwich City at Anfield in Liverpool, northwest England on December 4, 2013. AFP PHOTO/PAUL ELLISRESTRICTED TO EDITORIAL USE. NO USE WITH UNAUTHORIZED AUDIO, VIDEO, DATA, FIXTURE LISTS, CLUB/LEAGUE LOGOS OR LIVE SERVICES. ONLINE IN-MATCH USE LIMITED TO 45 IMAGES, NO VIDEO EMULATION. NO USE IN BETTING, GAMES OR SINGLE CLUB/LEAGUE/PLAYER PUBLICATIONS. (Photo credit should read PAUL ELLIS/AFP/Getty Images) (credit:Getty Images)
Liverpool v Norwich City - Premier League(88 of100)
LIVERPOOL, ENGLAND - JANUARY 19: Raheem Sterling of Liverpool celebrates after Elliott Bennett of Norwich City scored an own goal past keeper Mark Bunn during the Barclays Premier League match between Liverpool and Norwich City at Anfield on January 19, 2013 in Liverpool, England. (Photo by Mark Thompson/Getty Images) (credit:Getty Images)
Liverpool v Reading - Premier League(89 of100)
LIVERPOOL, ENGLAND - OCTOBER 20: Raheem Sterling of Liverpool is congratulated by his team-mate Luis Suarez (R) after scoring the opening goal during the Barclays Premier League match between Liverpool and Reading at Anfield on October 20, 2012 in Liverpool, England. (Photo by Clive Brunskill/Getty Images) (credit:Getty Images)
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Liverpool's English midfielder Raheem Sterling celebrates scoring against Reading during their English Premier League football match at Anfield in Liverpool, north-west England on October 20, 2012. Liverpool won the match 1-0. AFP PHOTO/PAUL ELLIS RESTRICTED TO EDITORIAL USE. No use with unauthorized audio, video, data, fixture lists, club/league logos or “live” services. Online in-match use limited to 45 images, no video emulation. No use in betting, games or single club/league/player publications (Photo credit should read PAUL ELLIS/AFP/Getty Images) (credit:Getty Images)
Cardiff City v Arsenal - Premier League(91 of100)
CARDIFF, WALES - NOVEMBER 30: Aaron Ramsey of Arsenal doesn't celebrate scoring their first goal in respect for Cardiff his old team during the Barclays Premier League match between Cardiff City and Arsenal at Cardiff City Stadium on November 30, 2013 in Cardiff, Wales. (Photo by Christopher Lee/Getty Images) (credit:Getty Images)
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Arsenal's Welsh midfielder Aaron Ramsey (R) celebrates scoring the opening goal with Arsenal's German midfielder Mesut Ozil during the UEFA Champions League group F football match Borussia Dortmund vs Arsenal London in Dortmund, western Germany on November 6, 2013. AFP PHOTO / ODD ANDERSEN (Photo credit should read ODD ANDERSEN/AFP/Getty Images) (credit:Getty Images)
Borussia Dortmund v Arsenal - UEFA Champions League(93 of100)
DORTMUND, GERMANY - NOVEMBER 06: Aaron Ramsey of Arsenal celebrates scoring their first goal during the UEFA Champions League Group F match between Borussia Dortmund and Arsenal at Signal Iduna Park on November 6, 2013 in Dortmund, Germany. (Photo by Martin Rose/Bongarts/Getty Images) (credit:Getty Images)
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Arsenal's Welsh midfielder Aaron Ramsey (L) celebrates scoring the opening goal during the UEFA Champions League group F football match Borussia Dortmund vs Arsenal London in Dortmund, western Germany on November 6, 2013. AFP PHOTO / ODD ANDERSEN (Photo credit should read ODD ANDERSEN/AFP/Getty Images) (credit:Getty Images)
Swansea City v Arsenal - Premier League(95 of100)
SWANSEA, WALES - SEPTEMBER 28: Aaron Ramsey of Arsenal celebrates after scoring their second goal during the Barclays Premier League match between Swansea City and Arsenal at Liberty Stadium on September 28, 2013 in Swansea, Wales. (Photo by Scott Heavey/Getty Images) (credit:Getty Images)
Swansea City v Arsenal - Premier League(96 of100)
SWANSEA, WALES - SEPTEMBER 28: Aaron Ramsey of Arsenal celebrates after scoring their second goal during the Barclays Premier League match between Swansea City and Arsenal at Liberty Stadium on September 28, 2013 in Swansea, Wales. (Photo by Scott Heavey/Getty Images) (credit:Getty Images)
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Arsenal's Welsh midfielder Aaron Ramsey celebrates after scoring a goal on September 18, 2013 at the Velodrome stadium in Marseille, southern France, during the UEFA Champions League group F football match Marseille vs. Arsenal. AFP PHOTO / ANNE-CHRISTINE POUJOULAT (Photo credit should read ANNE-CHRISTINE POUJOULAT/AFP/Getty Images) (credit:Getty Images)
Sunderland v Arsenal - Premier League(98 of100)
SUNDERLAND, ENGLAND - SEPTEMBER 14: Aaron Ramsey of Arsenal celebrates his second goal during the Barclays Premier League match between Sunderland and Arsenal at the Stadium of Light on September 14, 2013 in Sunderland, England. (Photo by Laurence Griffiths/Getty Images) (credit:Getty Images)
Sunderland v Arsenal - Premier League(99 of100)
SUNDERLAND, ENGLAND - SEPTEMBER 14: Aaron Ramsey of Arsenal celebrates his second goal during the Barclays Premier League match between Sunderland and Arsenal at the Stadium of Light on September 14, 2013 in Sunderland, England. (Photo by Laurence Griffiths/Getty Images) (credit:Getty Images)
Arsenal v Fenerbahce SK - UEFA Champions League Play-offs: Second Leg(100 of100)
LONDON, ENGLAND - AUGUST 27: Aaron Ramsey (L) of Arsenal celebrates with team mate Yaya Sanogo after scoring his sides second goal during the UEFA Champions League Play Off Second leg match between Arsenal FC and Fenerbahce SK at Emirates Stadium on August 27, 2013 in London, England. (Photo by Michael Regan/Getty Images) (credit:Getty Images)
Sturridge has struck 23 times for the Reds while Gerrard has notched 14 goals, although the vast majority have been set-pieces. Nineteen-year-old Sterling has claimed eight goals in an exuberant season in which he has performed more consistently under Brendan Rodgers.
Chelsea talisman Eden Hazard is the club's top scorer with 16 strikes and the indomitable Touré has struck 22 times for City. Lallana, 25, won his first England cap this season and could make Hodgson's starting XI in Brazil.
His Southampton teammate Shaw also won his first England cap in March and is expected to move to Manchester United in the summer. Ramsey was superb for Arsenal up until a Boxing Day injury kept him out for the best part of four months, while Barkley has flourished under Roberto Martínez at Goodison Park and also made his England debut earlier this season.