Turn around: If England lose they may as well get back on the plane - according to Wenger

Wenger added: 'England have no Rooney, they have a new manager and they have not worked together so... it's a quick fix.

'Can it work or not? The first game will be a good indication.

'England do have an advantage as Hodgson has managed national teams before, has good experience of tournaments and knows the English players well. It's not unknown territory (for him).

'At the moment England struggle to find confidence and unity and if he can manage to do that he can do very well.'

England and France both suffered disappointing World Cup campaigns two years ago. Germany thumped Fabio Capello's men 4-1 after they limped through the group stage, while France revolted against their former coach Raymond Domenech and ended bottom of a group they were largely expected to walk.

Blanc has turned around Les Bleus' fortunes since replacing Domenech, leading them through an unbeaten qualifying campaign that has brought the best out of the likes of Yoann Gourcuff, Karim Benzema and Loic Remy.

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