England coach Roy Hodgson has admitted that his side's striking options are not strong enough.

Hodgson has just Wayne Rooney as a fully fit forward ahead of England's friendly in Brazil, although it is thought that he may employ Theo Walcott as a frontman.

With Daniel Sturridge, Andy Carroll and Danny Welbeck all sidelined and Jermain Defoe doubtful, Hodgson has displayed his concern about his pool of forwards.

"We're not winning enough games," said Hodgson. "But one of the areas where we've been unfortunate is in the choice and availability of front players.

"Three of the front players I would like to have brought here have not been available for selection."

Hodgson also fueled the debate over the increase in foreign players in English football.

"We would like a stronger pool of front players to choose from, so when one or two get injured we still have (some) left," he said.

"If you look at the Premier League, most of the strikers are foreigners. We pick from the players that we have and I thought picking Wayne Rooney and Sturridge was a very exciting attacking duo."

The match between Brazil and England tonight kicks off at 8 pm.