Hodgson hasn't done enough to get the best out of his players. The top managers understand their players strengths and weaknesses and set up the team in such a way to hide those weaknesses.
Gerrard doesn't have the legs he once did, and it's no coincidence that he had his best form this season with 2 midfield runners in front of him. Henderson is also at his best in a midfield 3 when he has someone behind him spraying passes, and a creative force in front of him.
Roy should just copy Rodgers and play the 4-4-2 diamond. Lallana, Sterling, and Ox all play really well in that #10 role, and that way both Sturridge and Rooney can play in their favoured positions.
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