Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain has already impressed the senior squad players in the short time the England camp has been together

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England manager Roy Hodgson faces a midfield injury crisis

Lampard ruled out... and now England have doubts over Parker fitness

Chelsea man out of Euro 2012 while Spurs midfielder faces fitness fight despite being set to start against France

Rangnick holds Albion talks

West Bromwich Albion have held talks with the former Schalke and Stuttgart manager Ralf Rangnick, as they look for Roy Hodgson's successor.

Ranieri appointed Monaco head coach

Claudio Ranieri has been appointed the new coach of Monaco, ending speculation linking him with a move to West Brom.

Chris Hughton took Birmingham to the play-off semi finals

Chris Hughton in the frame as West Brom step up bid for new manager

West Brom are to step up their bid to secure head coach Roy Hodgson's successor after a month of interviewing and sounding out potential candidates, Press Association Sport understands.

Ashley Young scores England’s winner in Oslo on Saturday

Humble Hodgson makes modest start as mood music changes

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.

Roy Hodgson applauds the England fans at the end of the game

Questions to be answered after Roy Hodgson's first outing with England

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

Wales captain tips Arsenal team-mate to make an impact this summer
Having a ball: Ashley Young scores England's first goal under Roy Hodgson, against Norway at the Ullevaal Stadium in Oslo

Hodgson worries about 'fatigue factor'

New manager concerned by tiredness and injury to Barry after unconvincing victory over Norway

Claudio Ranieri

Ranieri closer to West Brom job

West Bromwich Albion have held a second round of talks with the former Chelsea manager Claudio Ranieri about becoming Roy Hodgson's successor at the club.

Notts County footballer Lee Hughes fined for assaulting woman in hotel room

Notts County footballer Lee Hughes has been fined after admitting assaulting a woman at a hotel, the Crown Prosecution Service (CPS) said.

Claudio Ranieri

West Brom hold further talks with former Chelsea manager Claudio Ranieri

West Brom have held further talks with former Chelsea manager Claudio Ranieri about becoming Roy Hodgson's successor at the Hawthorns, Press Association Sport understands.

Giovanni Trapattoni: 'If he wants a new contract with the Republic of Ireland, then my view would be give him one'

Shane Long targets Euro 2012 starting role with Ireland

Shane Long is determined to win a four-way battle for the right to partner Republic of Ireland skipper Robbie Keane at Euro 2012.

Jack Butland

Jack Butland called up by England for Euro 2012 after John Ruddy breaks finger

Norwich goalkeeper John Ruddy has been ruled out of this summer's European Championship after breaking a finger.

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