Altidore netted only one goal for the Tigers last season when on loan from Villarreal.

But the 20-year-old will face Fabio Capello's side after recovering from an ankle injury which kept him out of last weekend's friendly win over Australia.

Altidore was USA's leading scorer during their qualification campaign with six goals.

Bradley said: "It was an important year for Jose. Any player that has gone to the Premier League finds out about the level and the competitiveness.

"But I think he grew a lot at Hull and the one thing I would always say about Jose, from our experiences with him, is when he's come into our camps he's shown that, when things don't come easily it's helped him.

"He comes in with a level of determination and ready to prove himself. He knows we believe in him. That's why he continues to be important for us."

Bradley was always confident that Altidore would be fit and he is likely to replace Robbie Findley after Edson Buddle netted twice against Australia.

He has fielded a barrage of questions in the build-up to the game about England striker Wayne Rooney and once again stressed the USA would not try to wind up the Manchester United player.

But Bradley conceded keeping Rooney in check would be crucial to USA's chances of defeating England.

He said: "I would concede stopping Rooney is the key to our chances of success.

"He's such an important player in their team. He comes here off a super season.

"Our ability to keep track of him and make life hard for him is a key part of us making sure we can win."