- He's playing a long game: Roy's warming up... the real test is France
- 26/05/2012 by Dailymail
- At one stage on Friday Roy Hodgson quoted the great Holland coach Rinus Michels, but England’s new boss stopped short of promising Total Football amid the total chaos he has inherited.He said he is doing his best in the circumstances here in Oslo, and it might be worth remembering exactly what those circumstances are before he oversees his first game against Norway thi... Full Story »
- The final reckoning: Kids can book a place against France, says Roy
- 26/05/2012 by Dailymail
- Roy Hodgson has promised to give his starlets the chance to fight for an England shirt against France in Euro 2012 as he launched his blueprint for the future.The Hodgson reign will start with Andy Carroll and Ashley Young up front against Norway today and Rob Green will be in goal for the first time since the World Cup in South Africa.The new England boss is also ready t... Full Story »
- England star's family snub Euros over racism fears
- 25/05/2012 by YAHOO Sport
- England star Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain's family have become the latest to decide against supporting their son at Euro 2012, amid fears about racism in tournament co-hosts Ukraine.Family members were planning to support the 18-year-old Arsenal midfielder in his first call-up to the England squad but pulled out due to concerns that black players and their relatives will b... Full Story »
- New England keeper Ruddy to miss Euros
- 25/05/2012 by YAHOO Sport
- Norwich goalkeeper John Ruddy has been forced to withdraw from England's Euro 2012 squad after suffering a broken finger.Ruddy, who has yet to win his first senior England cap, had been expected to compete with West Ham's Robert Green for the right to be the main back-up to established number one Joe Hart.But the 25-year-old, who enjoyed an impressive season in the Premie... Full Story »
- Ton-up England legends to receive UEFA honour
- 25/05/2012 by Dailymail
- David Beckham, Peter Shilton and Sir Bobby Charlton will all be presented with a special cap by UEFA ahead of England's friendly with Belgium on June 2.European football's governing body want to honour every player across the continent who has reached the milestone of playing more than 100 times for their country and the Wembley encounter - Roy Hodgson's first game in charge ... Full Story »
- Goal-line tech to be tested at Wembley
- 25/05/2012 by ESPNSTAR.com
- Goal-line technology is to be tested at England's friendly against Belgium at Wembley on June 2.The Hawkeye system will be installed at the national stadium for the match, which will be Roy Hodgson's first home game in charge of England.If there are any close calls however only the scientists monitoring the system will know the results - the referee will not be informed.If th... Full Story »
- Evra: England can emulate Chelsea at Euro 2012
- 25/05/2012 by Goal.com
- France defender Patrice Evra believes that England will hope to reproduce Chelsea's spirit, following their unlikely run to Champions League victory, ahead of Euro 2012.England meet Laurent Blanc's men in Donetsk on July 11, in what will be both sides' opening game of Group D in Poland and Ukraine. And the 31-year-old is adamant that Chelsea's European Cup win, in which the... Full Story »
- Lescott happy with Neville appointment
- 25/05/2012 by ESPNSTAR.com
- Joleon Lescott has backed Gary Neville's appointment as a member of Roy Hodgson's England backroom team - even if it means he has to stay away from the chocolate cake at dinner.Hodgson sprang a major surprise last week when it was confirmed Neville had signed a four-year contract as coach, with major responsibilities to act as liaison man between England's players and thei... Full Story »
- Glen Johnson and Welbeck miss England training for a second time
- 25/05/2012 by Goal.com
- Liverpool defender Glen Johnson is an injury concern for England after missing most of Thursday's training session with an infected toe.Roy Hodgson will take charge of his first Three Lions match this Saturday against Norway in Oslo, as preparations for Euro 2012 gain pace.Despite the 27-year-old looking to cement a place in the team, he lasted just three minutes at England'... Full Story »
- Blanc: I can see Spain winning Euro 2012 but I cannot say the same for France
- 25/05/2012 by Goal.com
- Laurent Blanc has confessed that while he can easily see Spain winning Euro 2012, he cannot say the same about his France side.Many pundits are tipping the defending champions to win the tournament again but there are those who believe that Les Bleus, who have been drawn alongside England, Ukraine and Sweden, could also mount a challenge.However, Blanc has claimed that i... Full Story »