TELEGRAPH

Wayne Rooney will be England's "ace in the hole" when he returns from suspension, according to Roy Hodgson, who wants to find an improvement "in the final third".



Also: UEFA's worst nightmare became a violent reality as supporters from Poland and Russia were involved in a series of sickening clashes before last night's Group A games.

THE TIMES

Harry Redknapp has privately admitted that he could leave Tottenham Hotspur before the start of the next season after intense speculation that he had resigned as manager last night.



Also: Roy Hodgson fears that Steven Gerrard and Scott Parker may be unable to play in every match of England's European Championship finals campaign because of concerns about their fitness.

THE GUARDIAN

Roy Hodgson has challenged England's front players to deliver a better performance against Sweden onFriday before he can bring Wayne Rooney back into the team as the "ace in the hole".



Also: Kevin Pietersen may be only too happy to sit out the glut of one-day cricket that England are facing this summer but the team director, Andy Flower, believes he could still come to regret the decision in future years.

THE INDEPENDENT

Roy Hodgson has admitted that he is having profound doubts about whether he can continue pressing Scott Parker and Steven Gerrard into service at the heart of his England side, but suggested that he may be forced to do so.



Also: French champions Montpellier say that Arsenal are closing in on the signing of their prize asset Olivier Giroud.



