THE heat is on the England players - quite literally!

CAPTAIN MARVEL: Steven Gerrard soaks in the sun

Roy Hodgson and his Three Lions stars enjoyed some downtime in Miami yesterday by topping up their tan.

But it all got too much for boss Hodgson.

He was snapped enjoying some shut-eye on his own while his players chilled with each other.

WAKE UP, ROY: Boss Hodgson enjoys some shut-eye

ROY SAYS RELAX: Hodgson takes it easy

Steven Gerrard spent time with new Liverpool signing Rickie Lambert as the players prepare for the biggest month of their lives.

England face Honduras tomorrow before travelling out to Brazil for their World Cup opener with Italy next Saturday.

While Roy was fast asleep, coach Gary Neville wound down with a mid-afternoon run with goalkeeping coach Dave Watson.

TEAM-MATES: Gerrard and Glen Johnson enjoy a chat

IN THE SHADE: Johnson dons a pear of sunnies

ON THE RUN: Gary Neville goes for an afternoon jog with coach Dave Watson

KOP IDOLS: New Liverpool signing Rickie Lambert (R) with Gerrard

BLUE BOY: Recently-departed Chelsea ace Frank Lampard