England head coach Roy Hodgson could lose a second experienced midfielder from his Euro 2012 plans in the space of 48 hours with Frank Lampard to have a scan tomorrow on his thigh injury.

Yoann Gourcuff and Mapou Yanga-Mbiwa have been left out of France's squad for Euro 2012 after it was named today.

Patrice Evra is unconcerned by France's struggles in beating Iceland last night as they build up to Euro 2012.

Midfielder Scott Parker has revealed his joy at being fit for Euro 2012 after finally making the breakthrough into the England side in the past 18 months.

Germany and the European champions Spain put their reserves to the test as they both continued their preparations for the finals and Joachim Löw and Vicente del Bosque have problems, although differing ones.

FIFA president Sepp Blatter today labelled penalty shoot-outs "a tragedy" and challenged Franz Beckenbauer to come up with an alternative.

Liverpool forward Dirk Kuyt believes compatriot Louis van Gaal has the ideal experience to be a success at Anfield.

Frank Lampard believes the feel-good factor amongst the Chelsea players from their Champions League triumph can rub off on England's bid for Euro 2012 glory.

Liverpool's search for a new manager narrowed last night, as Andre Villas-Boas fell out of the running.

Fernando Torres was assured yesterday that he has won his battle to be Chelsea's lead striker next season when the club's chief executive said that – despite Torres' post-Champions League final outburst about his recent unhappiness – the £50m man would be at the centre of the Chelsea team.

Andre Villas-Boas, one of the favourites for the vacant Liverpool job, is looking for a club with a "strong technical plan" which has longevity, according to his agent.

Chelsea star Didier Drogba was mobbed by thousands of screaming fans today as he carried the Olympic flame through Swindon.

Striker refuses to say where he will go but reveals Chelsea tried to keep him at Bridge