England coach Roy Hodgson is ready to face Australia next month.

The FA have already sounded out the Socceroos about a fixture - as long as England reach the World Cup finals, says the Mirror.

Germany have also been lined up as one of the friendly opponents for the games in November which would be on the same nights as the play-offs to decide who fills the last places in Brazil.

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