England squad numbers confirmed
Roy Hodgson has confirmed his 23-man squad to travel to Ukraine and Poland for the European Championships.
Report: Rio axed from the England Euro 2012 squad
The Guardian is reporting that the Manchester United defender Rio Ferdinand has been excluded from new England manager Roy Hodgson's Euro 2012 squad[ to be announced tomorrow.
The paper says "a dismayed Ferdinand is convinced it is directly linked to his issues with [John] Terry and the potential divisions that might have been caused" within the squad over Terry's upcoming trial where he faces charges of allegedly racially abusing Rio's brother Anton during a match.
He denies the accusations.
The Guardian also claims that Stoke striker Peter Crouch and Man City right back Micah Richards have been told they are being left out.
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Ferdinand 'gutted' not to go to Euro 2012
Roy Hodgson said he omitted Rio Ferdinand from his Euro 2012 England squad for 'footballing reasons' alone - Ferdinand said he is 'gutted'
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No sentiment as Hodgson ousts Ferdinand from Euro squad
So it is confirmed. No room for sentiment and no room for Rio Ferdinand in Roy Hodgson's Euro squad. John Terry is included though.
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Roy Hodgson's Euro 2012 England squad announced
New England manager Roy Hodgson has released his 23 man squad for the 2012 European Championships in Ukraine and Poland.