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| England observe the minute's silence in training this morning |
ENGLAND's players held a minute's silence before training today in honour of the people killed in the Paris terrorist outrage.
So far 23 people have been arrested in connection with the attacks in which 129 people were killed.
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Hodgson's squad lined up this morning at Tottenham's training ground to pay their respects.
Hodgson was though hit with his 17th injury problem, with Manchester City midfielder Fabian Delph missing training and rated very doubtful for tomorrow's match but Jamie Vardy took part in the session.
Two Spurs youngsters - Harry Winks and Sheyon Harrison - also helped make the numbers.
And Everton defender John Stones insist he wants to keep England's Wembley run going.
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| England players prepare for France this morning |
"I went to watch a game at Wembley before, but to actually play there on my debut makes it a real special place to go," the 21-year-old says in the England-France match programme.
"Our last five games there have all been wins and it really gives us confidence.
"France have some top players and Olivier Giroud is one who is used to playing at Wembley and has been doing it for Arsenal.
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| Wayne Rooney and co go through the paces |
"The feeling of playing for England, though, blanks out the opposition and you just think about pulling on the Three Lions."
While Ryan Bertrand, the Southampton left-back, is not counting his chickens on selection for next summer despite impressing on Friday against Spain.
"You can't take anything for granted, really. You need to still work, nothing is a given," Bertrand said.
"I just want to continue and concentrate on each game, each friendly game."
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| Raheem Sterling chases down the ball in training |
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