England stars pose on the plane ahead of trip to Portugal to prepare for World Cup

England's chosen ones are off to Portugal for a training camp ahead of the World Cup in Brazil, and are all smiles on the plane before the biggest tournament of their lives. Sitting on specially-designed Three Lions seats, Liverpool striker Daniel Sturridge posted a picture on his Twitter page with Jack Wilshere and Alex Oxlade- Chamberlain.

Roy Hodgson's 23-man squad, plus John Stones and Jon Flanagan, will convene at the prestigious Vale do Lobo resort to begin their preparations for Brazil. He said: 'Chilling on the plane with @JackWilshere and @Alex_OxChambo looking forward to the training camp.' Oxlade-Chamberlain then posted a picture of him sat next to Sturridge with a relaxed looking Raheem Sterling in the background, saying: 'On the plane with @D_Sturridge and @sterling31 ready for the training camp in Portugal.'