THE TIMES: Roy Hodgson insists it would have been "ridiculous" not to include Jack Wilshere in his England squad. Also: Chelsea chairman Bruce Buck claims that at least one player heard referee Mark Clattenburg use the word "monkey" during their match against Manchester United.
DAILY TELEGRAPH: Zlatan Ibrahimovic has risked the ire of Liverpool fans by encouraging Steven Gerrard to leave England and move to "a big international club". Also: Liverpool are in talks with banking firm Standard Chartered to extend and improve their £20million-a-year shirt sponsorship deal... Ricky Hatton admits he nearly drank himself to death after retiring from boxing, ahead of his return to the ring.
THE SUN: Steven Gerrard admits England have not delivered since 1966, as he prepares to win his 100th cap. Also: Frankie Dettori has been branded "a clown" by legendary jockey John Francome after testing positive for a banned substance... Sweden boss Erik Hamren ordered his scouts to compile an emergency dossier on England's new wonderkid Wilfried Zaha.
DAILY STAR: Roy Hodgson has urged Wilfried Zaha to make up his mind and pledge his future to England. Also: Pablo Zabaleta has taunted Manchester City's Premier League rivals by insisting "no one can beat us"... Wicketkeeper Matt Prior is sure England's homework will pay off as they chase their first series win in India for 27 years.
DAILY MIRROR: Steven Gerrard revealed the chance to play alongside Jack Wilshere convinced him not to quit the England squad. Also: Wigan chairman Dave Whelan believes manager Roberto Martinez is destined for the top of European football.
DAILY MAIL: Roy Hodgson has warned Raheem Sterling and Wilfried Zaha that unless they commit to England he will pick players who are prepared to "cycle to training" with senior stars. Also: Sam Warburton will be dropped to the bench for Wales' match against Samoa, to be replaced as captain by Ryan Jones.
THE INDEPENDENT: Sweden striker Zlatan Ibrahimovic said Steven Gerrard should have left Liverpool to broaden his horizons at a "big international club." Also: Chelsea chairman Bruce Buck insists the days when John Terry called the shots at the club are finished... Former Scotland manager Berti Vogts believes whoever gets the job will be stymied by "poor players."
THE GUARDIAN: Steven Gerrard has judged his performances over 99 appearances for England at "six or seven" out of 10. Also: The Middle East private equity firm bidding to buy Leeds has released accounts which state it does not have the cash to meet its current commitments and which cast doubts over its ability to survive as a going concern.
DAILY EXPRESS: Roy Hodgson has made it clear he will not beg players with dual football nationality to pledge their allegiance to England. Also: Steven Gerrard has recalled being rejected by England as a schoolboy as he prepares to win his 100th cap in Sweden.
DAILY TELEGRAPH: Zlatan Ibrahimovic has risked the ire of Liverpool fans by encouraging Steven Gerrard to leave England and move to "a big international club". Also: Liverpool are in talks with banking firm Standard Chartered to extend and improve their £20million-a-year shirt sponsorship deal... Ricky Hatton admits he nearly drank himself to death after retiring from boxing, ahead of his return to the ring.
THE SUN: Steven Gerrard admits England have not delivered since 1966, as he prepares to win his 100th cap. Also: Frankie Dettori has been branded "a clown" by legendary jockey John Francome after testing positive for a banned substance... Sweden boss Erik Hamren ordered his scouts to compile an emergency dossier on England's new wonderkid Wilfried Zaha.
DAILY STAR: Roy Hodgson has urged Wilfried Zaha to make up his mind and pledge his future to England. Also: Pablo Zabaleta has taunted Manchester City's Premier League rivals by insisting "no one can beat us"... Wicketkeeper Matt Prior is sure England's homework will pay off as they chase their first series win in India for 27 years.
DAILY MIRROR: Steven Gerrard revealed the chance to play alongside Jack Wilshere convinced him not to quit the England squad. Also: Wigan chairman Dave Whelan believes manager Roberto Martinez is destined for the top of European football.
DAILY MAIL: Roy Hodgson has warned Raheem Sterling and Wilfried Zaha that unless they commit to England he will pick players who are prepared to "cycle to training" with senior stars. Also: Sam Warburton will be dropped to the bench for Wales' match against Samoa, to be replaced as captain by Ryan Jones.
THE INDEPENDENT: Sweden striker Zlatan Ibrahimovic said Steven Gerrard should have left Liverpool to broaden his horizons at a "big international club." Also: Chelsea chairman Bruce Buck insists the days when John Terry called the shots at the club are finished... Former Scotland manager Berti Vogts believes whoever gets the job will be stymied by "poor players."
THE GUARDIAN: Steven Gerrard has judged his performances over 99 appearances for England at "six or seven" out of 10. Also: The Middle East private equity firm bidding to buy Leeds has released accounts which state it does not have the cash to meet its current commitments and which cast doubts over its ability to survive as a going concern.
DAILY EXPRESS: Roy Hodgson has made it clear he will not beg players with dual football nationality to pledge their allegiance to England. Also: Steven Gerrard has recalled being rejected by England as a schoolboy as he prepares to win his 100th cap in Sweden.