International Friendlies
Jun 4, 2014 8.00pm
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Roy Hodgson expects difficult Ecuador test for England

Hodgson expects difficult Ecuador test

England manager Roy Hodgson has revealed that he expects a difficult encounter against Ecuador on Wednesday night.

The Three Lions meet the South Americans in Miami for their penultimate warm-up match ahead of this summer's World Cup in Brazil.

Hodgson confirmed on Tuesday that Frank Lampard will captain England for the game at the Sun Life Stadium.

"We expect Ecuador to approach the game the same way as us. I am sure their main focus is Brazil but they will be interested in the game because it gives them a chance to continue their preparations," the 66-year-old told reporters.

"We know they are a very good team. Like us, they will want want to see a very good game of football, no injuries and having considered they have taken a step forward."

England's final warm-up game takes place on Saturday evening, when they face Honduras in Miami.

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