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\"Ireland-Hungary<\/strong>London<\/strong>: England suffered a huge blow in their build-up to the European Championships after losing two senior midfielders due to injuries, with no one knowing exactly what to expect from the long-time underachieving favorite this summer.<\/p>\n

England are in one of the toughest groups that also has France, Sweden and the co-host Ukraine.<\/p>\n

England first were shocked by the sudden departure of manager Fabio Capello, who was later replaced by Roy Hodgson. <\/p>\n

Things were worsened for England as main striker Wayne Rooney was first slapped with a two-match ban and then injuries of leading players.<\/p>\n

After losing Frank Lampard and Gareth Barry, England has only two experienced players in central midfield, who are Steven Gerrard and Scott Parker. The duo will be a leading pair to lead the Three Lions in their classic 4-4-2 formation which has been proved in their final warm-up before the tournament on June 2, beating Belgium 1-0 at Wembley.<\/p>\n

The manager Roy Hodgson has clinched two morale-boosting wins in a row after he took the job on May 1.<\/p>\n

Both against Norway and Belgium, England seemed prepared to concede to the amount of possession, which was a risky change of strategy as all the leading teams in the world today pay more attention to the midfield control and are apt to 4-5-1 formation.<\/p>\n

However, with solid defence and tactical discipline stressed by the new manager, England suggests that they may not be favourite like the past years but also be a tough and pragmatic side to fight for a last-eight berth.<\/p>\n

Though losing a leading position in the world after the their humiliating failure and turmoil in South Africa, France, the two-time European champion has gradually turned on a new page under the rebuilding job of Laurent Blanc in the recent two years.<\/p>\n

After losing his first Euro qualifier in charge, Blanc coached France to an 18-game unbeaten run including latest win over Germany, which instilled the winning mentality and confidence to the brand new squad. <\/p>\n

Following the world’s football trend, France is apt to a 4-2-3-1 formation which may help them win the midfield battle against England in the first group match.<\/p>\n

The two traditional powers then will resume their long-standing football rivalry and grabbing at least one point will bring a solid start for each side.<\/p>\n

Sweden has only one top star but also one undisputed leader Zlatan Ibrahimovic in their trip to Poland and Ukraine in this month.<\/p>\n

The 30-year-old, one of the best centre-forwards in the world, has lifted nearly all the big trophies in Europe with the clubs including his current AC Milan, the former played Barcelona, Juventus and other big names.<\/p>\n

However, the lofty striker of Sweden has fewer successes in his national side compared to his club triumphs.<\/p>\n

This time might be Ibrahimovic’s last chance to lead his national side to glory in a major tournament.<\/p>\n

Sweden is less hot in the group but still has the strength to upset the favourites as they once kept a 43-year unbeaten run against England only being ended last November.<\/p>\n

Ukraine will need a miracle to progress to the quarter-finals as injuries and a lack of promising talents have hampered the co-hosts’ chances even if they have home advantages.<\/p>\n

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