After just 16 appearances for City following his 20xx move from Everton, where he played 85 games as a teenager, Rodwell’s career appeared to be heading the wrong way.

With Roy Hodgson set to announce his 30-man England squad on Monday for this summer’s World Cup in Brazil, just who will be on the plane and who will miss the cut.

City level on points with Chelsea in three-horse title chase

City beat European champions Bayern 3-2 in Germany

Costel Pantilimon could start for City against Norwich tomorrow

Manuel Pellegrini’s Manchester City travel to West Ham United on Saturday

Rodwell has been out since September with a hamstring injury

Defender looking for revenge after FA Cup final defeat

Chilean succeeded Roberto Mancini at Etihad Stadium

Midfielder scored twice in final-day defeat of Norwich City

Jack Rodwell’s double not enough for Blues in Norwich home defeat