FA chief executive Martin Glenn says he "wasn't surprised" that Tuesday's friendly against France will go ahead. He confirms the French national anthem will be displayed on the big screens at Wembley for England fans to sing.

"We will be singing it in French. I think that will be a powerful thing. A few things will be different," says Glenn.

Asked about fears over safety at Euro 2016, he adds: "I'm not a security expert but we have a clear process and are well advised on the security front. As things stand with respect to the Euro 2016 draw, we've had no change of opinion. We're advised by our security staff and will take our own decision nearer the time."

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England manager Roy Hodgson: “We understand fully the French authorities had a very clear opinion on playing the game so it was very easy for us to go along with that. We will do our best to make a good game of it but can't deny the seriousness of the situation and the game is happening only four days after this terrible attack."

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England captain Wayne Rooney: "First of all, on behalf of the players, we'd like to give our condolences. It's an incredibly sad time, people losing their lives. It's hard for everyone.

"We have to try and be as respectful as we can and then obviously there's a football match. It will be tough I'm sure for the French players but I'm sure it will be a chance for them to do the country proud. They'll give everything they can to make France proud."

FA chief executive Martin Glenn: "I just want to reconfirm that the security apparatus and the people that advise us say that there is no material risk so the game should go ahead. We would like fans to turn up earlier and we will do more checks."

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FA chief executive Martin Glenn on the decision to stage the England-France friendly: "We spoke to the French Federation on Saturday, and were in touch with the French presidents' office and there were two conditions to hold the game. UK authorities and government need to make sure it was safe and the French wanted to play. They wanted to go ahead, for mainly symbolic reasons, and we were very happy to meet their concerns."

As we await the media appearance of Roy Hodgson, let's turn to a stat on the England manager from Opta Joe...

So who were the 32 debuts? There's one to keep you busy at your desk this afternoon.

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Whatever the result at the England-France friendly on Tuesday night, the two teams will be showing a united front after the Paris attacks. The Wembley arch will be lit up in the colours of France's tricolor, with the country's motto emblazoned on the side of the stadium: Liberte, egalite and fraternite.

England's news conference with Roy Hodgson and Wayne Rooney is imminent. 

"I will be commentating on @andy_murray, external vs @DavidFerrer87, external on @5liveSport, external from 14:00 GMT with Russell Fuller," posts Heather Watson on Instagram, external.

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Andy Murray starts a tough week when he takes on David Ferrer in his opening match at the ATP World Tour Finals today. His match is due to begin very soon and you can follow it all right now on the BBC, whether on BBC Two or this very website.  

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BBC Sport’s Thomas Kane, who will be attending the game in Dublin tonight: “The mood within the Republic of Ireland camp and among the supporters is one of cautious optimism. The squad acknowledge how important Robbie Brady’s away goal could be but believe that a draw was probably a fair result in Bosnia.

“Martin O’Neill believes it would be dangerous for his side to sit back and try to keep it scoreless as one goal could be enough for their opponents to progress.

“The Republic’s last match at the Aviva Stadium was their dramatic 1-0 win over Germany in the group stages last month and the Irish fans will be planning to create the same atmosphere which helped their team across the line against the world champions on that occasion.

"The return of Jonathan Walters to lead the attack would be a boost, while John O’Shea and Shane Long may also have a part to play after missing the first leg.”

We are about to hear from Roy Hodgson in his news conference but some of you have tweeted us with hints for the England manager already. We've been asking you who should start up front for England at Euro 2016.

Australian opener David Warner has defended his side against criticism they failed to applaud New Zealand batsman Ross Taylor from the field after his record-breaking innings of 290.

Alastair Yeomans
BBC Radio 5 live

"Senior football reporter Ian Dennis formulates his questions for his exclusive radio interview with Wayne Rooney.Security at The Grove Hotel in Hertfordshire is a little more noticeable today for the England news conference. But the guys are polite, helpful and efficient. They allow us to work while doing their jobs."

Follow the news conference live from around 14:00 GMT.

Chris Jones
BBC 5 live Rugby Union reporter

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"The Australia head coach Michael Cheika has ruled himself out of the England head coach role.

"Cheika - who has transformed Australia's fortunes over the past year - has been linked with the post vacated by Stuart Lancaster.

"'I'm an Australian coaching Australia,' said Cheika. 'It's the dream. There is nothing that would change my mind.'"

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It's been wet and windy across the UK over the last few days and Carlisle United , externalhave borne the brunt of the fierce weather if this picture is anything to go by. 

The club say they have five water pumps clearing the pitch and by the looks of their Twitter feed,, external it is going well. 

UK Anti Doping confirm two Welsh rugby players have been suspended from all sport for anti-doping rule violations.

Merthyr RFC's player Owen Morgan, 25, tested positive for an anabolic steroid and receives a four-year ban. 

Glyneath player Greg Roberts, 28, tested positive for a metabolite of tamoxifen and is suspended for two years.

BBC North West Tonight's Richard Askam has been at Ewood Park this morning to interview new Blackburn manager Paul Lambert at his opening news conference...

The suspension of Russian athletics from international competition is not necessarily the right decision, according to Jessica Ennis-Hill's coach Tony Minichiello. 

"If you look at the suspension, like the boycotted Olympic Games of 1980 or 1984, I don’t think they achieved a great deal if I’m honest," he told BBC 5 Live.

"The testing has to be more substantial, there has to be more investment of budget into it and physically more tests done. Only that way will you stop people slipping between the cracks and getting away with it."

Alastair Yeomans
BBC Radio 5 live

"England football news conferences always attract a lot of attention. This one, prior to the game with France, even more so.

"We expect Roy Hodgson and Wayne Rooney shortly after two o'clock (GMT)."

Nick Hope
BBC Sport, Olympic Sport reporter

"London Olympic bronze medallist Crista Cullen has told me it's a huge honour to be named in the GB team for the World League Finals after three years out, but insists there's no guarantee she'll be selected for the Rio Olympic team.

"Cullen lived in Kenya for much of her childhood and has spend the last couple of years working in security to protect endangered wildlife.

"She said: 'I was excited to move back home [to Kenya], because the situation out there is desperate with the demand for Ivory. We do what we can. For the next year, I'm back focusing on hockey and hopefully I can do enough to push for that Olympic team.'"