Off they go: The England team bus leaves for training

'I'm looking forward to the next game. This gives us a good platform. We'll get fitter as well — match fitter. There are no injury concerns.

'But it was tough in those last 15 or 20 minutes. The French were also feeling the effects of the heat.'

Injuries permitting, Hodgson will have the full squad back together again for Wednesday's training session before they depart on Thursday to Kiev ahead of their showdown with Sweden.

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