Gary Neville posts a song of the day to his social network followers each morning, and on Saturday it was Paul Weller's "Brand New Start". It is beginning to feel as if this is just such a thing for England, even though it felt faintly Engelbert Humperdinck to be taking a very flat 4-4-2 into Europe on Saturday night.
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Questions to be answered after Roy Hodgson's first outing with England
Monday 28 May 2012
Lescott stakes a claim, Downing has his moments but injuries could yet derail Hodgson's Euro 2012 plans, writes Steve Tongue
Oxlade-Chamberlain can lift England, says Ramsey
Sunday 27 May 2012
Wales captain tips Arsenal team-mate to make an impact this summer
Hodgson worries about 'fatigue factor'
Sunday 27 May 2012
New manager concerned by tiredness and injury to Barry after unconvincing victory over Norway
Jack Butland called up by England for Euro 2012 after John Ruddy breaks finger
Friday 25 May 2012
Norwich goalkeeper John Ruddy has been ruled out of this summer's European Championship after breaking a finger.
Goal-line technology to be tested during England's friendly with Belgium at Wembley
Thursday 24 May 2012
Goal-line technology is to be tested at England's friendly against Belgium at Wembley on June 2.
England can draw from Chelsea Champions League success says Frank Lampard
Thursday 24 May 2012
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.
Steven Gerrard rules out England retirement
Thursday 24 May 2012
Steven Gerrard has no intention of retiring as an England player after this summer's European Championship.
Birmingham will fight any West Brom plans to lure Chris Hughton
Wednesday 23 May 2012
West Brom have been warned to expect a tough stance from Birmingham should they press ahead with plans to make Chris Hughton their new manager, Press Association Sport understands.
West Brom midfielder Zoltan Gera hopeful of pre-season return
Tuesday 22 May 2012
West Brom midfielder Zoltan Gera aims to be fully fit for the start of pre-season training in early July after being out of action since November.
Wayne Rooney given rest to clear up injury ahead of Euro 2012
Monday 21 May 2012
Wayne Rooney has been given an extended break, in order to get fit for the European Championship. It has emerged the striker was playing while injured for Manchester United in the last games of the Premier League season.
Leighton Baines hopes to dispel homesickness reports with Euro 2012 selection
Friday 18 May 2012
Everton defender Leighton Baines hopes his selection for England's Euro 2012 squad will have dispelled all the "nonsense" regarding his supposed fears over homesickness.
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