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Hodgson will shuffle his line-up against Belgium and it's likely that he will offer his potential starting XI - against France on 11 June - a chance to get acquainted with each another.

A relaxed Steven Gerrard said he was looking forward to working under new Liverpool manager Brendan Rodgers after the European Championships.

UEFA supported anti-racism group FARE has launched a campaign to target racism at Euro 2012, with the group announcing they will create up to 300 self-declared inclusivity zones and a 'Respect Diverty' theme for the semi-finals.

England coach Stuart Lancaster says the behaviour of players during the upcoming tour of South Africa will be of the utmost importance after a series of incidents marred their World Cup campaign.

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.

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.

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

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.

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.

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.

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

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.

France manager Laurent Blanc has unveiled his 23-man squad for the summer's European Championships, with seven players from the Premier League included.

With growing concerns about coloured players being victims of racial abuse in the 2012 Euros in Ukraine and Poland, Controversial Manchester City striker Mario Balotelli has threatened to walk off the field if anything of such sort happens to him. Also, he says that he will "kill" anyone who hurls a banana at him.

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.

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.

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.

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

Sochaux winger Ryad Boudebouz claims that Liverpool have held preliminary discussions with his agent, regarding a possible move to Anfield in the summer.

Scott Parker claims he will be fit and ready for Euro 2012, with the midfielder still in the process of making a comeback from an Achilles injury.

Former Arsenal defender Sol Campbell has cautioned England fans not to travel to Euro 2012 because of fears over violence in Poland and Ukraine.

Chelsea striker Fernando Torres, who has been assured that he is going to lead the Blues attack next season, has another reason to celebrate after he successfully registered his name in Spain's 23-player squad heading to Ukraine and Poland for the 2012 Euros.

Roy Hodgson's reign as England manager got off to the perfect start in Oslo's Ullevaal Stadium as the visitors recorded a first win against Norway in 32 years.

Roy Hodgson began his reign as the England boss with a win over Norway thanks to Ashley Young's goal.

Although England manager Roy Hodgson got off to a positive start by registering a 1-0 win over Norway on Saturday, his celebrations were cut short due to the injury of Manchester City's Gareth Barry.

Norway boss Egil Olsen feels that England are lucky to secure the appointment of Roy Hodgson as the national team manager.