England manager Roy Hodgson has insisted that the upcoming friendly matches are vital with the 2014 World Cup on the horizon.
Hodgson said that playing a good level of opposition in Chile and Germany will be valuable preparation ahead of the Brazil tournament next summer.
"We only have three games before I have to name the squad for Brazil, so these matches are important," he told reporters.
"We have two top-class opponents and have a huge amount of respect for Chile and Germany. Playing both at home is advantageous."
Hodgson has named Southampton's Jay Rodriguez in the squad to face Chile and Germany.
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