England v Belgium

But this is where I must bid you all farewell. Thanks for keeping me company during England's final warm-up before they head for Poland and Ukraine. You wouldn't say they were impressive against Belgium, but a win is a win I suppose. When I next see you, Euro 2012 will be under way and Roy Hodgson is right - results are the only thing that matter there. Cheerio for now.

The Netherlands and Northern Ireland have kicked off the second-half in Amsterdam. More goals to come in that one? Probably.

Incidentally, I spent an entertaining half-hour chatting to Italy legend and current Republic of Ireland assistant boss Marco Tardelli about what makes Giovanni Trapattoni tick.

I think I was the 100,000th person to ask Tardelli about his 1982 World Cup final goal celebration, but he didn't seem to mind.

News of another country in Euro 2012 warm-up action now. Eduardo put Croatia 1-0 up with 11 minutes to go in their friendly in Norway, but the home side salvaged a draw thanks to Tarik Elyounoussi's last-gasp leveller.

The Republic of Ireland play Croatia in their opening Group C match on 10 June.

I have also spoken to the Czech Republic's general manager Vladimir Smicer about how his side have tried to find replacements for their 'golden generation', most of whom have retired now.

With great difficulty is the answer, although the spirit of Euro '96, when Smicer, Pavel Nedved and Karel Poborsky inspired a stunning run to the final in their country's first appearance at a major finals, means the former Liverpool midfielder has not given up hope of a similar explosion of talent this summer.

Er, this rampant Dutch display is probably the wrong time to tell you about the chat I had with Oranje legends Frank de Boer, Arnold Muhren and Ruud Krol about why the Netherlands need to be pragmatic in Poland and Ukraine.

I'm sure most Northern Ireland fans would be pleased to see them take their foot of the pedal in the second half tonight and concentrate on defending. Can't see it happening, though can you?

It's half-time in Amsterdam, with the Dutch leading Northern Ireland 4-0. At a rough estimate, I think Bert van Marwijk's side had about 400 shots in the first 45 minutes but you'd best check that with Opta.

There is a lovely contrast at the Amsterdam ArenA between orange (the Dutch players and fans who are completely decked out in that colour) and green (the pitch and the Northern Ireland players).

It is still pretty much attack against defence at the moment, and I'm pretty sure I don't need to tell you which side is doing which.

More from England boss Roy Hodgson, this time on his side's lack of possession against Belgium: "They had a lot of the ball but didn't create many chances. Once we settle down and find a more stable line-up and the line-up we are backing, I think we will do more with the ball. I thought we were dangerous on the counter-attack.

"As far as I am concerned I am only prepared to praise the team after two 1-0 victories."

Sorry, scratch that. It is 4-0 to the Netherlands.

Arjen Robben runs past about four men and feeds Robin van Persie, who waits for Ibrahim Afellay - arriving at speed on the overlap - to hammer in a fierce shot.

The Dutch are playing in orange shirts with orange numbers on the back of them - handy for commentators, that.

Anyway they have scored a third goal. Robin van Persie scores a penalty after a handball by Northern Ireland's Shane Ferguson inside the box.

Roy Hodgson after seeing England beat Belgium to make it two wins out of two since he took charge: "I'm very pleased. I used a lot of players and there was a lot of disruption in the second half with changes. But it's a very good end to the week against a good Belgian side. I'm more than happy that we came off with another win.

And on seeing Gary Cahill and John Terry pick up knocks at Wembley: "We've got another few injury concerns. Gary Cahill is slightly more of a concern because it's a jaw injury.

"We hope that the scan doesn't show any fracture and that he can still play in the tournament. John Terry felt his hamstring, it wasn't major but we still need to scan it to be 100% sure."

England goalkeeper Joe Hart on his side's win in their final warm-up game before Euro 2012: "It was a really tough game - a little bit bitty at times. There was a lot changes but it was a good result against Belgium, who are a strong side and they'll be better in the future.

"Vincent Kompany told me about them and that they're coming up. I think Danny Welbeck took the goal well - it always helps when you've got top quality strikers that take those kind of chances."

Hmmm, looking at those stats, I think we need to work on our passing a bit. Shall I tell Roy, or do you want to?

Anyway, I'm sure that England display has whetted your appetite for Poland and Ukraine so now seems a good time to tell you about our sweepstake kit for Euro 2012 - pick for tournament winner.

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Here's the full-time stats from Wembley, courtesy of Opta.

England 1-0 Belgium; Attempts on goal 11-19 Shot on target 1-6 Passes 375-564; Pass accuracy 82%-88% Possession 41%-59%. Next up, France!

On the likely reaction to England's performance: "Whatever happened during the game, Roy Hodgson will emphasise that they have won, but it starts now. It doesn't matter that we won two games 1-0. He will say, 'we qualified well, now let's surprise a few people.' That will be his approach.

"We have had two successive 1-0 wins without conceding so I think the press will leave it and see how things go in the tournament."

"England just sat in a zone and played a very organised game which going forward offered very little. They nicked a goal and hit the post but they have to do a lot more if they want to win competitions.

"The plus is a clean sheet but going forward we were very limited. We lost the ball too easily. And that could be the problem. If France or Sweden score first then it will be very difficult to come back."

I've got another Dutch goal to tell you about.

Wesley Sneijder's direct free-kick makes it 2-0 to the Netherlands in the 15th minute. This could be a long old night for an inexperienced Northern Ireland side.

Neal Collins on Twitter: "Roy Hodgson England's George Graham, remember the days of '1-0 to the Arsenal'? England leave on Wednesday full of erm... hope?"

Pete Wick on Twitter: "Stop the whinging. If we keep talking about low expectations, let's actually have them, not moan about not winning 6-0."

News from elsewhere now, and the Netherlands have scored an early goal in their friendly against Northern Ireland. Arsenal striker Robin van Persie has headed the Dutch into an 11th-minute lead in Amsterdam.

So, England's record under Roy Hodgson reads: played two, won two, scored two and conceded none. So far, so good... although I would not like to look at their possession stats.

Can they really play like this - largely without the ball - against France in Donetsk on 11 June? It looks like they will try.

Belgium, meanwhile, are still looking dangerous.

They have definitely improved in the final third as this game has gone on and Joe Hart has to be alert to dive and keep out a drilled effort from Marouane Fellaini.

Moments later, Romelu Lukaku is wrongly flagged offside as he looks to run on to a Fellaini pass. I think England have gotten away with this.

Another sniff of a second goal for England. Theo Walcott bursts on to a loose ball inside the Belgium half and feeds Jermain Defoe who, perhaps optimistically goes for goal from the edge of the area and from a tightish angle.

Defoe has done his prospects no harm today but it does not look like he will cap a decent display with a goal because he fires into the side netting and the chance is gone.

There will be four minutes of stoppage time at Wembley. Gary Neville has spent most of the second half in the England technical area and he is still out there, yelling instructions to his players.

Jason O'Brien on Twitter: "This is west brom in disguise france will keep the for 90 minutes and take us to the cleaners first game."

Richard Lindle on Twitter: "Wish we could clone Rooney, he's everywhere. Or would that mean his clones would miss the first two games?"

If this approach gets England results in Poland and Ukraine then nobody will complain (too much) but they are riding their luck a bit in the closing minutes here.

Jan Vertonghen and Marouane Fellaini have both wasted decent headed chances for Belgium, who will probably think they deserve to be level at least.

As discussed, Belgium have seen a lot more of the ball than England today. It is difficult to put Belgium's control in stats but after 80 minutes they were ahead in possession (61%-39%), passes 500-310 and pass completion 89%-81% according to Opta.

A second England goal would obviously add a bit of a sheen to their display but I'm not sure they deserve it.

Anyway, Roy Hodgson is still making changes and his latest one sees Jordan Henderson replace his Liverpool team-mate Steven Gerrard. Wayne Rooney takes over the captain's armband for the rest of the game.

Joleon Lescott is back on now, head strapped up in Terry Butcher-fashion.

That does not stop England suffering another scare, with Joe Hart far too casual in dealing with a back-pass and fortunate that the referee adjudges Romelu Lukalu fouls him as he tried to close him down.

Some good defending from Ashley Cole sees him block a shot at goal by Romelu Lukalu but play is soon stopped because Joleon Lescott is absolutely covered in (his own) blood.

Not sure how it happened either - it must have been a clash of heads - but Lescott is now getting stitched up on the sidelines.

"I think Roy is taking the chance to look at all the players. I don't think we should read too much into the game and all the changes. It's all about the tournament, then we will see exactly what England are about."

"Roy Hodgson's England clearly do not mind letting the opposition have plenty of the ball. The problems will come when they meet a team who can do more with in front of goal than Norway and Belgium."

Speaking of Eden Hazard, he has flitted in and out of this game but has at least had both of Belgium's best efforts on goal. Will be interesting to see him playing behind an effective striker next season too... that has not been the case today.

It's definitely substitute o'clock now. Chelsea's Romelu Lukalu is on for Dries Mertens as Belgium make another change. By the way, I'm pretty sure that Eden Hazard will want to have a bigger impact in his first season at Stamford Bridge than Lukalu managed.

James Milner and Theo Walcott have just switched flanks, which makes a lot more sense. England still look hungry to extend their lead, with Wayne Rooney almost releasing Jermain Defoe with a pinpoint low pass. Only some good defending stops him from doing so.

Right, time for some England changes. Jermain Defoe and Theo Walcott are on for Ashley Young and Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain. The men coming on have about 25 minutes to impress Roy Hodgson and play their way into his starting XI.

Former England winger Chris Waddle at Wembley on BBC Radio 5 live:

"It's all Belgium at the moment. They are having a good spell. For England if it stays like this, it's a win and another clean sheet. But attacking wise, we have lacked ideas."

England have gone a little bit ragged in the last couple of minutes and they are giving the ball away too easily again all of a sudden. Belgium cannot capitalise, though, mainly because they lack a decent final ball and England have plenty of men back to cover.

Better by Belgium, particularly in the final third.

First Eden Hazard has a pot-shot from distance, but his curling effort is well read by Joe Hart. Then the visitors work the ball into the box and Marouane Fellaini finds space to shoot, but his low shot does not strretch the Manchester City keeper.

"England have started the second half much better. The introduction of Wayne Rooney gives us a different view of the England side straight away. He will want the ball and even though he is pushed up front, he will come off and that gives the 4-4-2 that flexibility we need."

Robert, via text: "With the likes of Jack Wilshere, Jack Rodwell and Tom Cleverly to come back from injury Englands prospect may be a bit different in the future."

Just like Danny Welbeck, Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain has made a positive impression today.

He has been up and down that left flank, and runs at the Belgian right-back Guillaume Gillet here before being crowded out by Moussa Dembele. He wants a foul, but play continues.

Belgium resort to having a pop from long range, but Dries Mertens is hopelessly off target with his effort.

If Belgium had a decent striker they would be extremely dangerous... as things stand it seems easy to keep them at arms length.

Belgium have settled down a bit now and are concentrating on keeping the ball again, although they are not doing too much with it right now.

All their attacks are being snuffed out on the edge of the England box, with James Milner working his socks off.

Kevin Turner on Twitter: "If there was a competition to find the worlds whingiest fans, England would win every time."

Tom Cowans on Twitter: "England are the new Chelsea? Pack the back and see what you get on the break. At least we would be playing to our "strengths"."

James Smyth on Twitter: "England are annoyingly average. Annoying in that you can't complain because they're doing ok despite having no style at all."

Former England captain David Beckham was speaking at half-time about the new England set-up, including his old Manchester United team-mate Gary Neville: "I've never seen Gary so tired! I'm sure he's doing a great job and the guys have a lot of respect for him. There will always be expectations on an England team going into a big competition.

"We have a lot of talented young players coming through and we're looking forward to it. I'll be watching Euro 2012 as a fan. I want England to do well and succeed in every game."

More news on Gary Cahill. I'm told he has now gone to hospital for an X-ray on his injured jaw, just as a precaution.

Yep, England are hoisting some dangerous crosses into the Belgium area, with Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain the man behind most of them. Belgium hold out.

England start the second half in the same way they ended the first - on the attack.

The second half has just started at Wembley. No changes from either England or Belgium at the break.

News from some of those other Euro 2012 warm-ups now.

The two 16:00 BST kick offs featuring Poland and Denmark have finished. No surprise that both teams eased to wins. Poland settled for a 4-0 victory over Andorra while the Danes beat Australia 2-0, with Liverpool's Daniel Agger getting the opening goal from the penalty spot.

Blimey, I'm quite alarmed by the size of David Beckham's moustache - it's huge.

I'm pretty sure he won't be able to run about at the Olympics if he doesn't shave it off soon.

Julian Tan on Twitter: "England always play with lots of grit and determination. Just add technique on there and we should be on our way."

Tim G on Twitter: "It's a warm up game! Germany lost 5-3 against Switzerland and Holland hasn't been impressive either. These games say nothing!"

Bobby Moore, who won 108 caps, was represented by his widow Stephanie Moore while Billy Wright, who won 105 caps, is represented by his daughter Babette Wright.

Bobby Charlton (106 caps), Peter Shilton (125) and David Beckham (115) were presented with their special Uefa '100th caps' by Football Association chairman David Bernstein.

"If Belgium had an end product, they would be ahead at the moment.

"It concerns me, England's 4-4-2 with a rigid formation. We have to have more flexibility. We haven't seen the wide men come in, they have stayed there.

"Against the very, very good national sides, we would definitely be in trouble playing this way."

Uefa are honouring England's 100-cap men on the pitch at half-time at Wembley.

David Beckham, Bobby Charlton, Peter Shilton and the late Bobby Moore and Billy Wright are the men being recognised in a special ceremony.

"England have gone in 1-0 up but they haven't played well. The 4-4-2 is not flexible enough. Belgium have dominated possession and England have been far too obvious. England are rigid in zones.

"Ashley Young has played up front and that's not his position. He is not playing off the front man. I would bring James Milner in [to central midfield]. Put Young wide and free up Steven Gerrard because Gerrard has got quality. There is no doubt about that."

So we've had one England injury (to Gary Cahill's jaw, and thankfully not looking like it is serious) and one England goal (a cracker) in the first 45 minutes. I wouldn't say it has been the most convincing of displays but, to those of you who are only interested in the scoreline, England are half-way to a job well done.

England almost end the first half with a second goal. We are into stoppage time when Timmy Simons is caught in possession and allows James Milner and Ashley Young to tee-up Steven Gerrard inside the Belgium box.

Gerrard tries to place his shot in the bottom corner but does not get it quite right and the visitors eventually clear their lines. Even so, I am starting to realise why they did not qualify for Euro 2012.

Opta Sports on Twitter: "11 - Ashley Young has scored or assisted 11 of England's last 20 goals. Influence."

"Dembele got caught in midfield, it was a lovely weighted pass by Young and it's a class finish by Welbeck. If you are going to use this type of 4-4-2 you have to press harder and higher.

"There they pressed, won the ball and scored from it. What's letting Belgium down is they just haven't got the final ball. But they get in great areas and always have players available."

Belgium look short of a cutting edge to me, although Eden Hazard is trying his best to make things happen. This time he lets fly from the edge of the area with a dipping, swerving shot that Joe Hart has to watch carefully to make sure he gets his body behind the ball. A solid stop.

Josh Welshy Jones on Twitter: "The Welbeck chip the only good part of a very lacklustre England performance."

Dom Samways on Twitter: "Excellent finish from Welbeck, the Man Utd connection working. Gotta be Young-Rooney-Welback when all available."

Bobby Brown on Twitter: "What a finish by Welbeck. That was Messi-like."

There are five minutes left of the first half and suddenly all is rosy in England's garden. Well, sort of. Up until Danny Welbeck's goal they had been very lacklustre.

This has not been the most entertaining of encounters so far, and Belgium, and then England sum up the lack of quality - or verve - on display by wasting free-kicks in quick succession. Eden Hazard gives the ball away and, after an England counter-attack is ended by a foul, Ashley Young over-hits his delivery.

"England have followed on from the Norway game. They look sloppy and are giving the ball away far too easily. Belgium are the better side so far. I think Ashley Young is playing too high and they have got more bodies in midfield. England are getting exposed."

An update on Gary Cahill's condition, and it is good news. The Chelsea defender took a bang to the jaw in that collision with Joe Hart, which is why he was taken off but the hope is that he will not need an X-ray.

Belgium threaten again. Glen Johnson concedes a free-kick on the right and Eden Hazard whips it in. This is dangerous, but John Terry is in the right place to get his head on it and Johnson completes the clearance.

"Beautifully constructed paper aeroplanes heading towards the press seats., Says a bit about the game's failure to capture the attention."

Belgium have been pretty quiet so far in terms of chances but they are still probing patiently and almost get a goal out of nothing here when Aexl Witsel ends a neat build-up by flashing a 25-yard shot a fraction over Joe Hart's bar.

"Gary Cahill definitely came off second best following that collision with Joe Hart, forced by a rather sneaky push by Dries Mertens. England manager Roy Hodgson looked concerned but hopefully a precautionary move to replace Cahill. Take no chances today."

Twenty minutes gone and England are trying to build down the right now. That means James Milner and Glen Johnson are seeing more of the ball, but the latter sees his attempted cross blocked before it reaches Danny Welbeck.

"It's been a slow start by England but Belgium are moving the ball well.Their forwards move about and change such a lot. England have come back into it a bit more and are starting to show a bit of confidence."

Another shot for England, and another shot for Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain. He does a bit better with this one too, getting hold of a first-time shot from 25-yards out after Danny Welbeck retrieves a ball over the top.

He is yet to test Belgium keeper Simon Mignolet, though, because this latest effort fizzed a few yards over the bar.

Eden Hazard has shown some flashes of neat skill in the opening minutes but he is yet to really burst into life, although he is hardly alone on that front.

Anyway, he had a poor cross blocked earlier and has just over-hit an attempted slide-rule pass too.

"Now we see why Belgium haven't qualified for the tournament. They look great going forward but don't get many behind the ball and that was a good chance for Oxlade-Chamberlain.

"If England are brave enough to pass the ball and want it in good areas, they can create chances because Belgium don't look the best defensively."

Again, England look to keep the ball and again Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain is involved. He looks to burst past a couple of Belgium players and the only way they can stop him is by fouling him.

This is more like it. Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain runs at Guillaume Gillet, and leaves him trailing in his wake. The Arsenal winger is quickly crowded out down the left but England keep the ball and, when Steven Gerrard is fouled, they release James Milner down the right.

Milner's pull-back finds Oxlade-Chamberlain arriving in space on the edge of the area but he slips as he shoots and makes a mess of his attempted finish. Even so, that's easily England's best moment of the first 10 minutes.

"Belgium seem to be playing with a really attacking line-up with Fellaini pushed right up and Hazard as the centre-forward and plenty of support. England are playing very deep and are being pressed a lot. England are giving the ball away within two passes of getting it. They need to settle."

Yes, Belgium are playing the patient passing game, but they are not afraid to lump it forward to Marouane Fellaini when it suits them. England are still not getting much in the way of possession.

England give the ball away again, with Steven Gerrard the guilty party this time. Moussa Dembele cannot quite make the most of the opportunity but the visitors have definitely had the better of the first four minutes.

England have to wait about 45 seconds to put their foot on the ball, and Scott Parker and Ashley Cole promptly give it away. Early impressions of Belgium are they like to try to keep possession. We shall see if that proves to be correct.

On how England will try to break down opposition defences, starting with Belgium today: "Roy will want to mix up the play. He won't be afraid to go back to front now and again. When it is on do it. When you are coming up against the French team I think you will need to control the ball up front and go through the midfield a bit quicker."

And now for a special Queen's Diamond Jubilee version of 'God Save The Queen'. Impressive singing-along by the England side too - maybe that is what Gary Neville's last-minute instructions were all about?

It's anthem time, starting with Belgium's. Their 7,500 travelling fans enjoyed that.

And here they come. Blimey, they seem to keep on coming too... the England squad and backroom team is massive. One quick question: Does Gary Neville EVER stop talking?

Right then, the players are in the tunnel at Wembley. Oh, and it is actually Thomas Vermaelen who will captain the Belgians, NOT Marouane Fellaini.

On Liverpool midfielder Jordan Henderson, called into England's Euro 2012 squad this week because of Frank Lampard's injury: "He's had an inconsistent season and his form hasn't been great.

"He's probably thinking 'I'm lucky to get in this squad'. He hasn't done well at Liverpool this season so it will be interesting to see how his confidence is if he gets on."

Time for some amended team line-ups in the light of Vincent Kompany's late omission. Thomas Vermaelen will captain Belgium today, instead of the Manchester City defender...

Here's England boss Roy Hodgson, speaking before kick-off at Wembley about giving Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain his first senior international start: "He is in the squad, he's done well in training and it's important to get a look at him.

"It's a big ask of him today but, if we don't give him the opportunity, we'll be wondering how he can cope in the tournament. It's not make or break but it'll be nice if he can go on and show what a quality footballer he is.

On picking Danny Welbeck up front: "Danny is now fit and he needs some minutes behind him. I don't want to go into the Euros with these players not playing. I've not worked out my starting XI for the tournament yet."

CONFIRMED: Vincent Kompany will not start for Belgium - but it is because he failed a fitness test in the warm-up, rather than picked up an injury. Timmy Simons comes into their defence instead.

Oh dear. This is bad news for Belgium, if it proves to be true.

I am hearing that their captain, Manchester City defender Vincent Kompany, has been injured in the warm-up and is unable to play. More news when I get it.

On England's tactics under Roy Hodgson: "If we do end up playing a 4-4-2 or a 4-4-1-1 and then don't have flexibility, then we won't succeed, either in the short term or the long term.

"You can have success playing with those formations but you need movement You will not succeed at international level unless you have some flexibility and movement."

NEWSFLASH: Poland are now 3-0 up against Andorra. I WON'T be bringing you further goal-updates from that game because, if I do, I won't have time to tell you about anything else.

Hmmm, can anyone tell me why joint-hosts Poland are bothering to play Andorra today?

What is the point of that, unless they need a confidence boost, or are expecting to beat Greece 10-0 in the Euro 2012 curtain-raiser in Warsaw on Friday?

There are a few other warm-up games going on today. Here's the details:

Five of England's fellow Euro 2012 qualifiers are also in action. Let's not get ahead of ourselves here, but should England progress to the latter stages then Roy Hodgson's men may come up against one of the following.

There are two 16:00 BST kicks-offs. Tournament co-hosts Poland are already 1-0 up against Andorra courtesy of Ludovic Obraniak and Denmark are 0-0 against Australia.

In the later games, Croatia face Norway, who England beat 1-0 last Saturday. That gets under way at 18:00 BST.

And Portugal, who of course beat England on penalties in Euro 2004 and in the World Cup two years later, face Turkey [19:00 kick off] while one of the tournament favourites, theNetherlands, play Northern Ireland [19:45].

By the way, if Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain can emulate his dad's first appearance at Wembley, then he will probably be happy.

Former Stoke City winger Mark Chamberlain, who won a total of eight caps, scored on his debut against Luxembourg in a European Championship qualifier in December 1982.

England went on to win that game 9-0, with Luther Blissett scoring a hat-trick... I can't help thinking Belgium might put up a bit stiffer opposition today, mind.

So, forget England-Belgium, it seems today is now all about The Ox vs Hazard.

Belgium defender Thomas Vermaelen, who will be up against his Gunners team-mate Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain today, admits he was surprised to see him make Roy Hodgson's Euro 2012 squad.

Vermaelen said: "I was a little bit surprised to see him called up.

"But in the end he has been a great player for us, for Arsenal, and I think he deserves to be there. From my point of view, I think he will do great if he gets some time to play."

England boss Roy Hodgson spoke a couple of days ago about what his Wembley debut as England manager will mean to him.

"Managing at Wembley is fantastic," he said. "My first visit there was to watch West Ham against Fulham in the 1975 Cup Final.

"So whilst last week (his first game, against Norway in Oslo) was good it won't compare to this. "Ninety thousand people at Wembley, and the Queen's Diamond Jubilee. It will be a very big occasion for me."

The England team that starts today is: Joe Hart, Glen Johnson, Ashley Cole, Gary Cahill, John Terry, Steven Gerrard, James Milner, Scott Parker, Danny Welbeck, Ashley Young, Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain.

Ben makes a good point below - it will be very interesting to see how the use of Hawk-Eye pans out at Wembley, although Tottenham fans probably think it is a couple of months too late.

By the way, today's match officials will have no access to data and the trial will have no impact on any contentious goal-line decisions, should we get any of course.

By the way, it is not just England's players who will worth keeping an eye on at Wembley today.

Soon-to-be Chelsea forward Eden Hazard will be in action, giving us a chance to take a close look at one of the highest-rated young talents in world football.

He is meant to be completing his move from Lille in the next day or too - I suppose he could always pop into Stamford Bridge to sign his contract when the game finishes tonight.

If horse-racing is your thing, you probably want to know that the Derby is just about to start at Epsom. To be fair, if horse-racing is your thing, you probably already knew that.

Anyway, you can watch it live on the BBC website.

Speaking of nostalgia, there is a cracking series of pieces looking back at all 13 European Championships since the tournament was first held in 1960 on the BBC Sport website.

If you want to know more about how Wales reached the quarter-finals in '76, or France's Magic Square of '84, then check it out. Me? I did go back to '96 as it happens, for a bit more from Barry D and Alan Shearer's memories too.

Is it me or is there a distinct lack of excitement about the European Championship right now?

An impressive England win would definitely help whip up a bit of fervour but, in the meantime, maybe this will help? Graham Love from Aberdeen has recreated some classic Euros moments in Lego (other block based building toys are available).

The bit showing Stuart Pearce penalty versus Spain actually gave me goosebumps, probably because the use of Barry Davies' original commentary took me right back to Euro '96.

So, what can we expect from England today? There is plenty of chat that 18-year-old Arsenal winger Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain will make his first senior start, and the same goes for Scott Parker and Danny Welbeck as that pair try to work on their fitness.

Roy Hodgson's squad has been hit by injuries to Frank Lampard, Gareth Barry and John Ruddy in the past few days so I suppose the most important thing is that there are no more problems on that front.

Still, a few goals and a win isn't too much to ask, is it? Or is it?

There should be a lot more to come from Kompany and co, though.

Sunderland goalkeeper Simon Mignolet, who will play against England today said: "We have a really decent team, a really decent squad. The problem for us has been that we've not converted all that talent into results.

"We should have qualified for the Euros with all the quality we have, but we didn't. However, hopefully we can kick on and make sure we qualify for the World Cup."

Yep, looking at some of Belgium's players - the likes of Vincent Kompany, Eden Hazard, Moussa Dembele and Marouane Fellaini - you might be wondering why they are not at Euro 2012 themselves. I know I did.

The answer is that they finished third in Group A behind Germany and Turkey, mainly because they took only one point from four games against the teams that finished above them.

So, whether you have got the answer to England's midfield problems, or want to make a suggestion as to who should be the next manager of the Swans or the Canaries (or the Baggies etc etc too), I want to hear from you. Tweet me using the hashtag #bbcfootball or text us on 81111 (UK). Make sure YOU PUT YOUR NAME on those texts though.

Kick-off at Wembley is 1715 BST, which means we have got plenty of time to discuss England's chances. Do we really need THAT long, though?

There is plenty more to talk about too, namely the start of the managerial merry-go-round which has seen Liverpool and now Aston Villa fill their vacancies in the last couple of days, leaving Swansea and Norwich to begin their search for a new boss.

Yep, there will be 90,000 fans at Wembley today, giving Hodgson and his boys a right Roy-al send-off as they take on Belgium in a friendly that will hopefully answer a few questions about the fitness and form of several individuals.

Then the next stop is Krakow and the start of England's bid to become champions of Europe for the first time. How are you feeling about that by the way?

Afternoon folks. So, it's the Queen's Diamond Jubilee weekend, it's Roy Hodgson's home debut as England boss and it's also England's final warm-up game before Euro 2012.

I hope you lot have remembered to put some bunting up, because it is time to get this party started. At the very least, can you wave a flag or something?