Roy Hodgson is poised to play Andy Carroll in tandem with Danny Welbeck against Sweden, with Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain set to make way for England's most expensive footballer.

After drawing the first Group D game against France, Hodgson is planning a more aggressive approach for Friday night's Euro 2012 clash in Kiev.

All smiles: Hodgson will partner Andy Carroll with Danny Welbeck for Friday night's clash with Sweden

He is expected to bring in Carroll to join Welbeck up front in a 4-4-2 formation, having paired them in training at Kiev's Olympic Stadium. Ashley Young is likely to start wide on the left.

Hodgson also considered using the pace of Theo Walcott and is thought to have assured the Arsenal winger he will play a key role in the tournament.

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