England manager Roy Hodgson faces a dilemma in central defense ahead of his side's 2014 World Cup qualifying match away to Group H minnow San Marino on Friday.

Since Hodgson (pictured) named his squad last week, Tottenham Hotspur's Michael Dawson and Gary Cahill of Chelsea have withdrawn through injury, while Manchester United's Rio Ferdinand ruled himself out, citing fitness concerns.

With Phil Jagielka of Everton already sidelined by injury, it leaves Hodgson desperately short of experience in the center of defense.