FA to decide over Rooney appeal
The Football Association will decide this week whether to appeal against the three-match ban that will keep Wayne Rooney out of England's Euro 2012 group matches.
The FA have still to receive UEFA's full reasons for the sanction, imposed on the England striker for kicking Miodrag Dzudovoic during the 2-2 draw with Montenegro - the European body have until Thursday to provide these.
The FA have three days from receipt of the reasoned decisions to notify UEFA they wish to appeal, and then six days to submit their case.
The FA will make a decision based on the full reasons but it would be a surprise if there is no appeal.
Whatever happens with Rooney, the FA are also pushing ahead with plans for England to be based in the Polish city of Krakow at Euro 2012.
FA chiefs are keen for the players to take more of an active part in the life and culture of the country - in contrast to the 2010 World Cup in South Africa when the players spent most of the tournament in the confines of their hotel.
A visit to the former Auschwitz concentration camp will be organised for the players, with a daily programme set up for players to mix with the local people in events such as coaching sessions for youngsters.
Tickets for England's friendly against Spain at Wembley on November 12 are close to selling out, but there are still many available for the Sweden match three days later.
Meanwhile, the FA are to replace the FA Cup final loser's medal that Peter Reid donated to be auctioned to raise money for Plymouth, before he was sacked as manager.
