England have departed for their European Championship base in Krakow, Poland, five days ahead of their first match at the tournament.
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The Three Lions departed Luton Airport this afternoon as preparations prior to their Group D opener against France in Donetsk gather pace.
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All 23 squad members boarded the plane, as Roy Hodgson was able to pass a clean bill of health after the withdrawals of Gareth Barry, Frank Lampard and Gary Cahill in the space of eight days.
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Hodgson's side will face Sweden on 15 June in Kiev before returning to Donetsk for their final group game against joint hosts Ukraine on 19 June.
England football team arrive at Krakow Airport
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National football team of England players arrive at Krakow Airport on June 6, 2012, ahead of the Euro 2012 football championships which will kick-off on June 8 in Warsaw. AFP PHOTO/ BARTOSZ SIEDLIK (Photo credit should read BARTOSZ SIEDLIK/AFP/GettyImages) (credit:Getty)
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Football fans wait for the arrival of the England national football at Krakow Airport on June 6, 2012, ahead of the Euro 2012 football championships which will kick-off on June 8 in Warsaw. AFP PHOTO/ BARTOSZ SIEDLIK (Photo credit should read BARTOSZ SIEDLIK/AFP/GettyImages) (credit:Getty)
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National football team of England players arrive at Krakow Airport on June 6, 2012, ahead of the Euro 2012 football championships which will kick-off on June 8 in Warsaw. AFP PHOTO/ BARTOSZ SIEDLIK (Photo credit should read BARTOSZ SIEDLIK/AFP/GettyImages) (credit:Getty)
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National football team of England coach Roy Hodgson (L), defender John Terry (C) and goalkeeper Joe Hart (R) sign autographs for children as they arrive at Krakow Airport on June 6, 2012, ahead of the Euro 2012 football championships which will kick-off on June 8 in Warsaw. AFP PHOTO/ BARTOSZ SIEDLIK (Photo credit should read BARTOSZ SIEDLIK/AFP/GettyImages) (credit:Getty)
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National football team of England forward Andrew Carrol (Center L) and midfielder Scott Parker (Center R) sign autographs for children as they arrive at Krakow Airport on June 6, 2012, ahead of the Euro 2012 football championships which will kick-off on June 8 in Warsaw. AFP PHOTO/ BARTOSZ SIEDLIK (Photo credit should read BARTOSZ SIEDLIK/AFP/GettyImages) (credit:Getty)
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National football team of England midfielder Ashley Young (L), defender Joleon Lescott (2nd L) and midfielder Jordan Henderson (C) sign autographs for children as they arrive at Krakow Airport on June 6, 2012, ahead of the Euro 2012 football championships which will kick-off on June 8 in Warsaw. AFP PHOTO/ BARTOSZ SIEDLIK (Photo credit should read BARTOSZ SIEDLIK/AFP/GettyImages) (credit:Getty)
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National football team of England forward Wayne Rooney signs autographs for children as he arrives at Krakow Airport on June 6, 2012, ahead of the Euro 2012 football championships which will kick-off on June 8 in Warsaw. AFP PHOTO/ BARTOSZ SIEDLIK (Photo credit should read BARTOSZ SIEDLIK/AFP/GettyImages) (credit:Getty)
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National football team of England forward Wayne Rooney signs autographs for children as he arrives at Krakow Airport on June 6, 2012, ahead of the Euro 2012 football championships which will kick-off on June 8 in Warsaw. AFP PHOTO/ BARTOSZ SIEDLIK (Photo credit should read BARTOSZ SIEDLIK/AFP/GettyImages) (credit:Getty)
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National football team of England forward Wayne Rooney signs autographs for children as he arrives at Krakow Airport on June 6, 2012, ahead of the Euro 2012 football championships which will kick-off on June 8 in Warsaw. AFP PHOTO/ BARTOSZ SIEDLIK (Photo credit should read BARTOSZ SIEDLIK/AFP/GettyImages) (credit:Getty)
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National football team of England's midfielder Steven Gerrard signs autographs as he arrives with teammates at Krakow Airport on June 6, 2012, ahead of the Euro 2012 football championships which will kick-off on June 8 in Warsaw. AFP PHOTO/ BARTOSZ SIEDLIK (Photo credit should read BARTOSZ SIEDLIK/AFP/GettyImages) (credit:Getty)
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National football team of England's forward Wayne Rooney (Bottom) arrives with teammates at Krakow Airport on June 6, 2012, ahead of the Euro 2012 football championships which will kick-off on June 8 in Warsaw. AFP PHOTO/ BARTOSZ SIEDLIK (Photo credit should read BARTOSZ SIEDLIK/AFP/GettyImages) (credit:Getty)
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England's midfielder Jordan Henderson arrives at the Stary Hotel in Krakow on June 6, 2012, ahead of the Euro 2012 football championships. AFP PHOTO / POOL / Scott Heavey (Photo credit should read Scott Heavey/AFP/GettyImages) (credit:Getty)
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National football team of England's midfielder Steven Gerrard (C) signs autographs as he arrives with teammates at Krakow Airport on June 6, 2012, ahead of the Euro 2012 football championships which will kick-off on June 8 in Warsaw. AFP PHOTO/ BARTOSZ SIEDLIK (Photo credit should read BARTOSZ SIEDLIK/AFP/GettyImages) (credit:Getty)
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National football team of England's midfielder Steven Gerrard (CL) and forward Wayne Rooney (CR) arrive with teammates at Krakow Airport on June 6, 2012, ahead of the Euro 2012 football championships which will kick-off on June 8 in Warsaw. AFP PHOTO/ BARTOSZ SIEDLIK (Photo credit should read BARTOSZ SIEDLIK/AFP/GettyImages) (credit:Getty)
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England's midfielder Jordan Henderson arrives at the Stary Hotel in Krakow on June 6, 2012, ahead of the Euro 2012 football championships. AFP PHOTO / POOL / Scott Heavey (Photo credit should read Scott Heavey/AFP/GettyImages) (credit:Getty)
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England's midfielder Steven Gerrard arrives at the Stary Hotel in Krakow on June 6, 2012, ahead of the Euro 2012 football championships. AFP PHOTO / POOL / OWEN HUMPHREYS (Photo credit should read OWEN HUMPHREYS/AFP/GettyImages) (credit:Getty)
England's forward Jermain Defoe arrives (17 of21)
England's forward Jermain Defoe arrives at the Stary Hotel in Krakow on June 6, 2012, ahead of the Euro 2012 football championships. AFP PHOTO / POOL / Scott Heavey (Photo credit should read Scott Heavey/AFP/GettyImages) (credit:Getty)
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England's midfielder Ashley Young arrives at the Stary Hotel in Krakow on June 6, 2012, ahead of the Euro 2012 football championships. AFP PHOTO / POOL / Scott Heavey (Photo credit should read Scott Heavey/AFP/GettyImages) (credit:Getty)
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England's midfielder Theo Walcott arrives at the Stary Hotel in Krakow on June 6, 2012, ahead of the Euro 2012 football championships. AFP PHOTO / POOL / Scott Heavey (Photo credit should read Scott Heavey/AFP/GettyImages) (credit:Getty)
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England's forward Wayne Rooney arrives at the Stary Hotel in Krakow on June 6, 2012, ahead of the Euro 2012 football championships. AFP PHOTO / POOL / Scott Heavey (Photo credit should read Scott Heavey/AFP/GettyImages) (credit:Getty)
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England's midfielder and captain Steven Gerrard arrives at the Stary Hotel in Krakow on June 6, 2012, ahead of the Euro 2012 football championships. AFP PHOTO / POOL / Scott Heavey (Photo credit should read Scott Heavey/AFP/GettyImages) (credit:Getty)