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Hodgson thirsty for Leicester’s Drinkwater

DANNY DRINKWATER’S superb season at Leicester earnt him a place in Roy Hodgson’s England squad yesterday.

Drinkwater has been pivitol in the heart of the Foxes’ midfield and could make his debut next week when the Three Lions face world champions Germany.

Should he be overlooked for that match, he will get a second chance a few days later when England host the Netherlands at Wembley.

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