The Chelsea midfielder Frank Lampard has been ruled out of the European Championships because of a thigh strain. Manager Roy Hodgson has said: "It’s a huge blow for the team." Lamaprd will be replaced by Liverpool's Jordan Henderson.
Frank Lampard has been ruled out of Euro 2012 due to injury, the Football Association said.
The Chelsea midfielder pulled his thigh in training on Wednesday and was examined today by the England medical staff following a scan.
Liverpool midfielder Jordan Henderson will be called into the squad - subject to agreement from UEFA’s medical team.
FA Chairman David Bernstein has revealed England has made contingency plans to deal with potential racist violence at the Euros.
Ukraine has hit back against claims of racism among its football fans ahead of the Euro 2012 championships.
Only 6,000 England fans will travel to Euro 2012 amid fears over the threat of racism and violence.