England boss Roy Hodgson to rest key players for Lithuania game

England boss Roy Hodgson has confirmed that Wayne Rooney, Michael Carrick, Gary Cahill, James Milner and Joe Hart will not travel to Lithuania for his side's final Euro 2016 qualifier.

The Three Lions have already secured their place at the tournament in France and will top Group E following their 2-0 win over Estonia at Wembley.

Hodgson has now taken the decision to rest his captain, who missed the victory over Estonia, along with Milner, Carrick, Cahill and Hart to allow younger members of the squad to start in the final qualifying match.

England face off against Lithuania on Monday.