By Paul Collins Gary Lineker thinks Roy Hodgson should seriously consider dropping Wayne Rooney from England's starting line-up in Brazil. The former Barcelona and Tottenham striker, who scored 48 times in 80 appearances for England, said that Hodgson shouldn't be afraid to leave Rooney out of the side. Lineker, who tweeted a picture of him with Frank De Boer on a beach, wants Daniel Sturridge to play as the most advanced striker for England in Brazil. VIDEO Scroll down to watch Wayne Rooney meeting Prince William Smile for the camera: Gary Lineker tweeted this picture of him with Frank De Boer
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Lineker says Daniel Sturridge should in most advanced role
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Former Tottenham forward thinks Sturridge's threat in behind is key
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Lineker says Roy Hodgson should drop Rooney if need be
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England's options behind striker include Adam Lallana and Raheem Sterling
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Lineker tweets picture of him and Frank De Boer on beach
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