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Euro 2016: England insist everyone is fit to face Iceland despite fears over fitness of Nathaniel Clyne

Liverpool defender returned from training ahead of last 16 clash with strapping on his knee

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ENGLAND have insisted they have no injury worries ahead of their Euro 2016 clash with Iceland despite Nathaniel Clyne needing strapping on a knee problem.

Roy Hodgson's side have been finalising preparations before they face the Nordic minnows in their last 16 clash in Nice on Monday.

 Nathaniel Clyne finished training with England today with ice strapping on his right knee as they prepare to take on Iceland on Monday
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Nathaniel Clyne finished training with England today with ice strapping on his right knee as they prepare to take on Iceland on MondayCredit: SB
 James Milner and Wayne Rooney in conversation as England continue their preparations for Iceland in the last 16 of Euro 2016
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James Milner and Wayne Rooney in conversation as England continue their preparations for Iceland in the last 16 of Euro 2016

But Liverpool defender Clyne rasied concerns today when he limped away from training with a large ice-pack wrapped around his leg.

FA officials maintain there is nothing to worry about and suggest Hodgson has a full squad of players to choose from for the big game.

But it is the latest niggle to blight the squad's planning for Iceland, after captain Wayne Rooney turned up for training last week with heavy strapping on his ankle.

 Wayne Rooney is in relaxed mood as he prepares to face Iceland
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Wayne Rooney is in relaxed mood as he prepares to face IcelandCredit: SB
 Last week Rooney left for England training with strapping on his ankle
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Last week Rooney left for England training with strapping on his ankleCredit: Fame Flynet
 Adam Lallana suffered a knock on his ankle in training this week
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Adam Lallana suffered a knock on his ankle in training this weekCredit: News Group Newspapers Ltd

Rooney insisted at the time that he has been having tape on his ankle for six years, though since then he has not been pictured with any bandages.

And Clyne's Liverpool teammate Adam Lallana has also needed strapping and ice after training in the past few days, this time with a knock to the inside of his ankle.

 Raheem Sterling is all smiles as he returns from training today
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Raheem Sterling is all smiles as he returns from training todayCredit: SB
 England's players look relaxed before training in Chantilly today
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England's players look relaxed before training in Chantilly today

England boss Hodgson has been assessing his own team selection ahead of the last 16 match, with Harry Kane pushing for a return to the starting line-up.

Rooney and Dele Alli are also expected to start, but Clyne may lose his place to Kyle Walker at right back despite impressing against Slovakia.

 

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