All together now: Jamie Redknapp said it was the first time he could remember every England player singing the anthem

 It has helped create a positive atmosphere inside the camp, as has a phone call from Rio Ferdinand to Martin Kelly.

Ferdinand wanted the young Liverpool full back to know he bore no grudge about his  controversial selection for the tournament ahead of the Manchester United defender. Ferdinand also offered Kelly advice should he ever feel he needs it while on England duty.

 Hodgson has advised the players who go into Sunday's quarter-final against Italy one booking away from missing the semi-final not to carry that concern into the match. Steven Gerrard, Ashley Cole, Ashley Young, James Milner and Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain could all miss out on a possible last-four encounter against Germany or Greece if they are booked again, but the manager has urged them to play their usual game

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