Defoe rejoins England squad

Jermain Defoe rejoined the England squad on Saturday morning after spending two days back at home following the death of his father.

Defoe boarded the team bus for training just 30 minutes after arriving back at the team's hotel in Krakow.

The news will boost Roy Hodgson, who has several injury worries to contend with ahead of Monday's Euro 2012 opener against France.

Defender Joleon Lescott is reportedly nursing groin and knee problems, while John Terry and Ashley Cole are also said to be carrying knocks.

There was also brief concern over James Milner, who has been heavily tipped to start on Monday, after the Manchester City midfielder sat out England's visit to Auschwitz and the Oskar Schindler factory on Friday.

But the Football Association soon confirmed the 26-year-old was advised to stay off his feet for the afternoon after suffering blisters and were confident he would train on Saturday.

Milner was one of nine players not to take part in full training on Friday morning, eight of whom are expected to play on Monday.

The FA were at pains to stress all the absences were planned after a tough session behind closed doors and were part of the individual players' rehabilitation programmes.