FOOTBALL

England manager Roy Hodgson faces more injury crisis as Chelsea vice captain Frank Lampard has been ruled out of the 2012 Euros following a thigh problem, according to a ESPN report.

Belgian defender Thomas Vermaelen says that he never wants to leave Arsenal indicating that he wants to end his career at the Emirates.

Liverpool striker Luis Suarez is happy to remain at Anfield, but has discussed what life is like at Juventus, according to Uruguay teammate Martin Caceres.

Juan Mata believes Chelsea's Champions league triumph represents the pinnacle of his career to date but cautioned the side will continue to improve next season.

Lucas Leiva has revealed that he is on the path to recovery, with the Liverpool star hoping to be back in action for the Reds when their pre-season training commences.

England striker Wayne Rooney admits he was unsure whether manager Roy Hodgson would select him for the summer's European Championships.

Titus Bramble cleared of two counts of sexual assault after two women claimed he had been 'touchy-feely' following night out in Teesside.

Harry Redknapp is reportedly set to enter into talks with Tottenham over his future, with the Englishman entering into the final 12 months of his contract with the club.

Manchester United legend Peter Schmeichel has tipped Cristiano Ronaldo to be player of the Euro 2012 tournament, with the former keeper also sighting Christian Eriksen as a playmaker to watch.

Chelsea star Frank Lampard believes that the key to Roberto Di Matteo's success at the club has been the way he has handled the players, with the club taking out their first Champions League trophy while the Swiss-born tactician was interim manager.

Chelsea, after successfully landing Lille's Eden Hazard, are now reportedly targeting Fulham's £10million priced striker Moussa Dembele.

Javier Hernandez insists he isn't a stand out star in the Mexico national side, with the Manchester United striker preparing to join his fellow countrymen for their World Cup qualifying matches

Chelsea defender Gary Cahill says that he has no problems with England's style of football as long as they win the 2012 Euros, according to a Goal.com report.

Liverpool are poised to complete the appointment of Brendan Rodgers as their new manager after Swansea City granted the 39-year-old Northern Irishman permission to discuss terms with the Merseyside club.

Arsenal defender Laurent Koscielny feels that France has been put in a very difficult group along with England, Sweden and Ukraine in the 2012 Euros. He says that their opening game against the Three Lions on 11 June will be "like a final" for them.

Barclays Premier League clubs have been given a warning to keep their expenditure under check as a latest report of football expenses indicate that players' wages have reached record levels resulting in massive losses, according to a Goal.com report.

Swansea City boss Brendan Rodgers is all set to be Liverpool's new manager within the next 24 hours provided the Reds agree to pay the £5 million compensation fee to the Swans as per the 39 year old Irishman's contract, according to an ESPN report.

Champions League winners Chelsea, after successfully getting Lille Striker Eden Hazard, are now reportedly very close to landing Brazilian striker Hulk from FC Porto, according to a Goal.com report.

Liverpool forward Dirk Kuyt has revealed a number of clubs around Europe have enquired about signing him this summer but admitted he would not be returning to Feyenoord just yet.

Brazilian midfielder Hernanes says that he will not be leaving Italian outfits Lazio this summer in spite of him being linked to a number of Premier League clubs including Arsenal, Tottenham and Liverpool, according to a Goal.com report.

England midfielder Frank Lampard faces a thigh scan after pulling up during training on Wednesday.

Eden Hazard's Belgium teammates, some of whom are also his rivals in the Premier League, are sure that the 21 year old will be a huge success in England.

Ben Amos and Paul Scholes have both signed new deals with Manchester United, the club have confirmed, with the former staying on until at least 2015, and the latter until the end of next season.

Manchester United are not looking to sign Borussia Dortmund playmaker Shinji Kagawa purely to sell shirts, according to commercial director Richard Arnold.

Tottenham playmaker Rafael van der Vaart has refused to rule out a move to Bundesliga side Schalke in the summer.

Chris Hughton insists he has no hard feelings about his departure from Newcastle, with the Birmingham manager revealing his delighted at their success this season and coming close to Champions League qualification.

Thomas Vermaelen is hoping to be fit and ready to face his English Arsenal teammates as Belgium prepare to play the Three Lions this weekend, with the defender still recovering from a groin injury.

Robson feels that Walcott does not justify high wages, unlike club captain van Persie, and should be allowed to leave if he demands a bigger package.

Spain midfielder Xabi Alonso has tipped France and England to impress at the upcoming European championships.