England’s World Cup preparations may have veered off track but at least they are on the plane. And while players from qualified nations across the globe are now sweating on their place for the tournament there are plenty of well-known names who can look forward to a lengthy holiday. 

MailOnline takes a look at those players who will be making other plans next summer.

GOALKEEPER                                                                                               

PETR CECH - Czech Republic

Still rated as the best keeper in the world by Chelsea manager Jose Mourinho, Cech misses out on his second World Cup in succession.

DEFENDERS                                                                                                  

BRANISLAV IVANOVIC - Serbia

Serbia did not even make it to the play-offs meaning Ivanovic is denied the chance to help his country improve on a record of three group stage defeats in South Africa.

DANIEL AGGER - Denmark

Denmark did manage to finish second in their group but were not amongst the eight best runners up so at least Agger can concentrate in cementing his place in Liverpool’s defence.

MARTIN SKRTEL - Slovakia

No repeat of the heroics that took Slovakia to their first World Cup in South Africa. Another Liverpool defender who can put his feet up.

ALEKSANDAR KOLAROV - Serbia

Wrapping up a dismal qualifying campaign for Eastern European defences is Kolarov who moved to Manchester City after South Africa but will be staying at home this summer.

CHRISTIAN ERIKSEN - Denmark

The good news for the Spurs midfielder, his ankle injury should only keep him out for four weeks. The bad news? No Brazilian adventure to demonstrate his creative talent.

MAREK HAMSIK - Slovakia

A Slovakia stalwart who captained his country in South Africa but can now spend the summer trying to secure a big money move from Napoli.

GARETH BALE - Wales

Alright so Wales were never going to make it but it is a damn shame Bale will not be in Brazil, or any other World Cup for that matter.

ROBERT LEWANDOWSKI - Poland

The name on lots of lips in the transfer window, Lewandowski will doubtless generate plenty of headlines this summer – just not for his performances in Brazil.

ZLATAN IBRAHIMOVIC - Sweden

Well he did his best but what you can do when you are only the third best player in the world and you are up against Ronaldo. The biggest miss in Brazil?

PAPISS CISSE - Senegal

Bang out of form for his club and now he has to share dressing room with Newcastle team-mate Cheick Tiote whose Ivory Coast side qualified at Senegal’s expense.