England vs Germany: I will use Daniel Sturridge when I see fit, insists Roy Hodgson

Roy Hodgson said on Monday that he was confident Daniel Sturridge was ready to play against Germany on Tuesday night and that he would use the Liverpool striker as he saw fit – especially as he had been playing with his current hip problem for his club.

Hodgson has made nine changes to the team that lost 2-0 to Chile on Friday, with only Wayne Rooney and Adam Lallana from that side starting tonight. He has also brought back captain Steven Gerrard, who has had injections in his hip to support ligaments in that part of his body, a procedure the player undergoes every two years.

England v Germany: Roy Hodgson given boost as striker Daniel Sturridge declares himself fit for Wembley friendly

Striker Daniel Sturridge has been struggling with a foot problem but expects to be fit to return for Germany at Wembley.

Liverpool striker Daniel Sturridge is confident of being fit for England against Germany on Tuesday.

The 24 year-old has been struggling with a foot problem but expects to be fit to return for the clash at Wembley.

MATCH REPORT: Wigan 0-2 Manchester United: Van Persie double seals first trophy for Moyes

Sir Alex Ferguson's successor got the new era off to a winning start as the Red Devils overcame Championship opposition at Wembley

Van Persie opened the scoring in the sixth minute with a brilliant header into the bottom corner before sealing the victory in the second half with a deflected strike.

United were far from convincing against the FA Cup holders - now playing in the Championship - but Moyes will be relieved to have successfully won the trophy after leading his side out at Wembley for the first time.

Sir Alex Ferguson either won or shared the Community Shield nine times and it would have been a welcome relief for Moyes to focus on matters on the pitch following an unsettling summer of transfer speculation.