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England will make just one change from the draw with France, with Andy Carroll set to replace Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain

Former Arsenal striker Alan Smith believes England cannot ignore Sweden's Zlatan Ibrahimovic, despite the striker's mediocre record against English sides.

Former Liverpool legend Alan Hansen believes Ashley Young must show against Sweden that he deserves a place in the England starting side.

England are currently a team full of youngsters, who will have a lot to do before they come close to the likes of World Cup holders Spain, tournament favourites Germany or the established stars of Holland, France and Italy.

For many, the image of a footballer is not the same than that of any person they know or know of, with sportsmen often taking a much more emotionless, hero-like picture in fans' minds as they play week in and out and enjoy pleasures in life that the majority of the population won't ever experience.

France midfielder Samir Nasri believes the return of Wayne Rooney will spark England's European Championship campaign into life.

Jamie Carragher has revealed that Steven Gerrard had a big influence over Wayne Rooney when he started out in the England squad, with the Liverpool captain having shown leadership qualities from a young age.

The top four reported targets for Manchester United have had a great start to their Euro tournament.

Borussia Dortmund chief executive Hans-Joachim Watzke has rubbished claims that Manchester United are set to sign striker Robert Lewandowski this summer.

All the action and reaction from England's match up with France last night, with the Three Lions holding on for a draw after going ahead thanks to a Joleon Lescott header.

Manchester United look set to win the race to sign England Under-18 international Nick Powell

Roy Hodgson believes England could not be bettered prepared going into their opening Euro 2012 group game against France in Donetsk.

Euro 2012 England v France: Live Stream, Where to Watch Online, Team News, Facts, Preview and Line-ups

As France prepare to face England in the two teams' opening game at the 2012 Euros, Barcelona and Spain midfielder Andres Iniesta feels France will beat England

Ashley Young has given his thoughts on Manchester United teammates Wayne Rooney and Rio Ferdinand, as England prepare for their first group stage match against France on Monday.

Liverpool legend Alan Hansen believes England's wingers must provide Andy Carroll with a good supply of crosses if the striker is to thrive at the European Championships.

Kenny Dalglish believes England's chances at the European Championship will hinge on their fortunes prior to the return of striker Wayne Rooney.

Former Liverpool defender Mark Lawrenson has tipped France to win Euro 2012 but believes England and the Republic of Ireland will both make the quarter-final stage.

Chelsea central defenders Gary Cahill and John Terry face injury scares ahead of the European Championships, as Roy Hodgson hints at the possibility of making Manchester United's Wayne Rooney the vice-captain

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.

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

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 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.

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.

United had increased their initial offer for the Japan international to £12.8mn but Dortmund is holding out for around £16mn.

The north London club have opened the bidding for the French hitman, by offering £6.5mn plus the services of Marouane Chamakh.

Liverpool striker Andy Carroll, who had earlier very little chances of getting selected for the England squad, may be leading the Three Lions attack against France in the 2012 Euros after he successfully managed to impress manager Roy Hodgson, according to an Independent report.

Roy Keane insists that he would have chosen Rio Ferdinand and John Terry to be in the England squad, after Roy Hodgson left the Manchester United defender claiming 'footballing reasons' as a justification.

Borussia Dortmund manager Jurgen Klopp insists striker Roberto Lewandowski will not be leaving the club this summer.

Former Manchester United striker Old Gunnar Solskjaer is a contender for the vacant managers' role at Aston Villa