England v Ukraine – Hodgson expects tough test

England v Ukraine - Roy Hodgson warned of a tougher test ahead against Ukraine after England opened their World Cup qualifying campaign with a 5-0 victory in Moldova.

John Terry is a doubt for the meeting with Ukraine due to an ankle injury.

The Three Lions, now 20/1 to triumph at the 2014 finals in Brazil, made light work of their hosts in Chisinau, with Frank Lampard (2), Jermain Defoe, James Milner and Leighton Baines the goalscorers.

Tuesday is against one of the teams who could be one of the favourites to win the group.

Roy Hodgson

However, Hodgson is wary of the threat that will be posed at Wembley on Tuesday by Ukraine, who England beat 1-0 in the European Championship finals earlier this year.

“Tuesday is against one of the teams who could be one of the favourites to win the group,” Hodgson said.

“I hope the recovery time is sufficient and the players can muster their strength again to give another good performance.”

England are 4/11 to beat Ukraine for the fifth time in six meetings, while they are 9/2 to win by a 1-0 margin and 8/11 to keep a clean sheet.

Hodgson hopes to have left-back Ashley Cole fit to feature against Ukraine after he missed the game in Moldova, while skipper Steven Gerrard will be available after being replaced at half-time in Chisinau as a precautionary measure.

John Terry is a doubt due to an ankle injury which eventually forced him off on Friday evening, with Hodgson adding: “He took a kick on the ankle in the first half and then twisted it slightly when he landed in front of the bench in the second half.

“It’s obviously not a very serious injury, but every knock is important with only three days between games.”

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