Reported England starting lineup named

Reports this afternoon have claimed that Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain has been handed a role in the England starting lineup for their Euro 2012 opener against France this afternoon.

Chamberlain is believed to have been given the left wing berth, while Danny Welbeck has been preferred in attack to Andy Carroll.

Joleon Lescott will also partner John Terry at the heart of the England defence.

Reported England team to face France: Hart; Johnson, Terry, Lescott, Cole; Oxlade-Chamberlain, Gerrard, Parker, Milner; Young; Welbeck