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Vardy and Kane give England's Hodgson confidence for Euro 2016
Roy Hodgson says the form of strikers Jamie Vardy and Harry Kane mean England will go into this June's European Championship with more options than at any time in his reign as manager.
Leicester City's Vardy and Tottenham Hotspur's Kane have scored 33 Premier League goals between them this season.
Speaking on BBC's Match of the Day, Hodgson said England could now play in a number of formations.
"We have a lot of possibilities in terms of formation," Hodgson said.
"We can play in a diamond, or with one centre forward, and the big thing is Kane and Vardy who have both been such a sensation."
Hodgson also said the return to form of Wayne Rooney also added to their attacking options.
"We are pleased Wayne has pulled himself out of that trough," Hodgson said.
"He's an important player, our captain and a player we need to depend upon for the Euros.
Hodgson said Everton's Ross Barkley and Tottenham's Dele Alli also gave him hope that England can reach their first semi-final of a major tournament since Euro 96.
"The midfield is looking really good. We talked a lot about Ross and what he needs to add, if he can add a few more goals, and he is doing that now.
"We have several formations, there no reason why Ross and Dele can't play in the same team because they are all-round players."
Hodgson said the door was still open for players to force themselves into the reckoning ahead of the tournament in France. England have been drawn in Group B with Russia, Slovakia and Wales.