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Friday, June 8, 2012
Cole concerns eased Full-back trains ahead of France game
Concerns over Ashley Cole's fitness were eased on Friday as he joined in full training, with the defender having shaken off a stomach complaint.
Fears were raised regarding the Chelsea
full-back's possible involvement in the Three Lions' Euro 2012 opener against France on Monday when he missed a civic reception on Thursday.
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The Football Association announced that Cole was 'resting' in the team hotel as the rest of Roy Hodgson's squad headed to an event in Krakow city centre.
announced that Cole was 'resting' in the team hotel as the rest of Roy Hodgson's squad headed to an event in Krakow city centre.
Cole was, however, among those to take to the field at an open training session on Friday.
All 22 members of the squad were put through their paces, withJermain Defoe the only absentee after flying home following the death of his father.
the only absentee after flying home following the death of his father.
He is expected to re-join Hodgson's plans, but will not make the France game.
Terry
John Terry was another slight injury concern ahead of that game, with the Chelsea skipper having been forced off in England's final warm-up match against Belgium.
was another slight injury concern ahead of that game, with the Chelsea skipper having been forced off in England's final warm-up match against Belgium.
He was said to be nursing a tight hamstring after leaving the action at Wembley, but he too was able to take a part in training.
Friday's session was only a light workout for the England squad, with the group split between the playing field and gym.
The absence of nine players from the main session spoiled it slightly for the 3,500 invited guests who had turned up to see the Three Lions put through their paces.
put through their paces.Rehabilitation
Still, Terry and Steven Gerrard, who were amongst those who did pool and gym work, came out at the end to sign autographs.
who were amongst those who did pool and gym work, came out at the end to sign autographs.
The Football Association were at pains to stress all absences were planned after a tough session behind closed doors yesterday and were part of the individual players' rehabilitation programmes.
After lunch, the players are going to split into two camps, with Wayne Rooney and Joe Hart among half a dozen who will visit Auschwitz along with manager Roy Hodgson and FA chairman David Bernstein.
and Joe Hart among half a dozen who will visit Auschwitz along with manager Roy Hodgson and FA chairman David Bernstein.
The remainder are due to visit Oskar Schindler's factory on the outskirts of Krakow
UEFA aware of 'isolated' chants European football's governing body acknowledge Dutch abuse
UEFA has acknowledged that Holland's black players were the victims of racist abuse during a training session in Krakow on Wednesday.
Members of Bert van Marwijk's Euro 2012 squad were allegedly subjected to monkey chants during an open training session, with national skipper Mark van Bommel branding the incident 'a real disgrace'.
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Having initially been satisfied by the Dutch Football Association's belief that the abuse was not racially motivated, UEFA announced on Friday that it had been made aware of 'isolated incidents of racist chanting'.
A statement released by European football's governing body read: "UEFA has now been made aware that there were some isolated incidents of racist chanting that occurred at the open training session of the Dutch team.
"UEFA has not yet received any formal complaint from the KNVB."
Action
UEFA has also vowed to take action should there be any repeat of the incident which marred the Dutch session.
The statement continued: "Should such behaviour happen at further training sessions, UEFA would evaluate the operational measures to be taken to protect the players.
"UEFA has a zero-tolerance policy when it comes to discriminatory behaviour and has given the power to referees to stop matches in case of any repeated racist behaviour."
Lewandowski linked with United
Poland national team coach Franciszek Smuda claims his star striker, Robert Lewandowski, is on his way to Manchester United this summer.
Speaking ahead of Poland's Euro 2012 opener against Greece on Friday, Smuda says a number of his other key men are destined to be on the move once the transfer window re-opens.
His comments are bad news for Borussia Dortmund, with the reigning Bundesliga champions seemingly set to part with three key figures.
with the reigning Bundesliga champions seemingly set to part with three key figures.
They have already seen Shinji Kagawa leave the club for Manchester United, and Lewandowski may be about to follow his lead.
and Lewandowski may be about to follow his lead.Grow
The 23-year-old striker enjoyed a standout 2011/12 campaign at club level, netting 22 times as Dortmund defended the German title, and Smuda claims his exploits have persuaded United to spend big on his services.
He has also announced that Poland skipper Jakub Blaszczykowski is on his way to the Premier League and that highly-rated full-back Lukasz Piszczek will join Spanish giants Real Madrid.
will join Spanish giants Real Madrid.
"Lewy is going to Manchester United, Kuba also somewhere in England, Piszczek to Real," said Smuda.
"They have a goal and they want to grow. I base the squad on them."
Tuesday, June 5, 2012
Shinji Kagawa insists he will turn his focus to his potential move to Manchester United only after this month's World Cup qualifiers with Japan.
United announced on Tuesday they have agreed terms with Borussia Dortmund to sign the highly-rated midfielder, subject to a medical and work permit.
The deal is thought to be worth an initial £12million, which could rise to £17m with add-ons.
The 23-year-old has stressed he is yet to put pen to paper on a contract with the Red Devils and is focused on performing with his country.
Focused
"The transfer is not complete for the time being. I have yet to sign the contract," Kagawa told Kyodo News after training with his national team on Tuesday.
"The team and I are fully focused on the next two games.
"It's better if we talk about (the transfer) after those matches. I want to focus on playing well over the next few weeks."
Japan face Jordan in Saitama this Friday, before travelling to Brisbane for a June 12th re-match of last year's Asian Cup final with Australia.
Kagawa will feature in the qualifiers on the back of a successful season with Dortmund, during which he helped the Bundesliga club to a domestic league and cup double.
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