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England manager Roy Hodgson seems like he has a lot of faith on Liverpool striker Andy Carroll as he has handed the number nine shirt to the former Newcastle United striker. This indicates that Carroll will be leading the Three Lions attack in the 2012 Euros against France and Sweden as a replacement for the suspended Wayne Rooney.

Manchester City striker Edin Dzeko has reportedly agreed terms with German giants for a possible move to the Allianz Arena this summer, according to a Sky Sports report.

Sol Campbell's BBC Panorama warning that England fans should stay at home during the Euros or risk returning in a body-bag because of racist attacks is the wrong way of fighting prejudice.

Arsenal defender Bacary Sagna has lauded the potential of team-mate Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain and insists the midfielder can have a major impact at Euro 2012.

Leonardo Bonucci was included in the Italy squad despite being involved in the ongoing match-fixing probe.

Mark Lawrenson has lambasted Liverpool's owners over their search for a new manager and believes they are unlikely to finish in the top four next season.

Andriy Shevchenko has insisted that the Ukraine is a safe country, adminst calls that the 2012 Euro tournament shouldn't have been held in a place that is still suffering from deep seeded issues of racism.

Newcastle's first summer signing Romain Amalfitano has conducted his first interview since joining the club, with the midfielder insisting his winning mentality will have a positive effect on a side who have already achieved so much.

Chelsea are ready to offer Walcott a significant rise in his wages, if he snubs a new deal at Arsenal and moves to Stamford Bridge as a free agent next season.

David Moyes believes that Phil Jagielka deserves his spot on the England squad

On loan Liverpool midfielder Joe Cole has expressed a desire to return to Anfield after a successful season with French club Lille.

Fenway Sports Group (Liverpool owners) have reportedly been given a 48-hour deadline by Wigan Athletic chairman Dave Whelan to determine whether they want the Latics boss Roberto Martínez as their new chief.

Kevin Strootman is unlikely to be leaving PSV Eindhoven this summer despite reported interest from Inter Milan and Manchester United.

There were reports that the Swans boss is due to hold talks with the Reds' American owners this week but the Welsh club stated that they were pure speculation.

Ivorian striker Didier Drogba, who has confirmed his departure from Chelsea this summer, is reportedly considering making a move to Real Madrid despite the 34 year old being heavily linked to joining his former Blues teammate Nicholas Anelka in China, according to a Daily Mail report.

Amidst of all the chaos of van Persie's future and Lille playmaker Eden Hazard rejecting a move to the Emirates, there is some good news for Arsenal after French club Montpellier president Louis Nicollin has confirmed that Olivier Giroud and Mapou Yanga-Mbiwa will be open for bids this summer, according to an ESPN report.

Belgian playmaker Eden Hazard ends speculation over his move saying will join Champions League winners Chelsea this summer.

Andy Carroll has admitted that when he first moved to Liverpool it was difficult to fit into a different style of football, but the striker insists that he never considered his £35m price tag to equate to pressure to perform immediately.

Gareth Barry will be replaced by Phil Jageilka in England's squad for the European Championships after an abdomen tear ruled the Manchester City midfielder out of the summer finals.

Spain's Alfonso Ramos has been crowned the new FIFA Interactive World Cup (FIWC) champion after he beat Bruce Grannec in the final in Dubai.

Charlie Adam believes that Liverpool will take on a top manager this summer, and the midfielder says he'll work hard to impress whoever come into the Anfield fold.

Anzhi Makhachkala midfielder Odil Ahmedov has expressed an interest in a move to Arsenal in the summer.

Swansea have confirmed the signing of Hoffenheim's Gylfi Sigurdsson for a club record £6.8m, but refuted speculation that Liverpool have made a renewed approach for manager Brendan Rodgers.

Premier League's most wanted man Eden Hazard has revealed that he has made up his mind on which club he will be playing for next season.

Poland have selected their side for the Euro 2012 squad, with Borussia Dortmund trio Robert Lewandowski, Jakub Blaszczykowski and Lukasz Piszczek all included in the co-host's side as they hope to surprise the footballing world with their performances in the tournament.

Mark Webber has insisted that he feels stronger than ever, after the Australian took out a particularly difficult victory in Monaco to win the Grand Prix.

Roberto Martinez has the character to thrive as Liverpool manager should the Spaniard succeed Kenny Dalglish at Anfield, according to club favourite Mark Wright.

Nasser Hussain has praised England captain Andrew Strauss after his side closed in on a series victory against the West Indies at Trent Bridge.

Lazio captain Stefano Mauri has been arrested on suspicion of match-fixing, according to reports, with the Italian outfit caught in yet another betting scandal as police investigate a string of claims across the Serie A, Serie B and lower league levels.