That works out at £6,923.08 per character for the ill-advised hashtag. Worth it, Ashley?

FA chairman David Bernstein says that Ashley Cole will be available to face San Marino and Poland in England’s upcoming World Cup qualifiers.

“I offer a full and unreserved apology and express sincere condolences to all of the families of those who lost their lives and to everyone connected to the city of Liverpool.”

Following meetings with Hodgson yesterday, the FA have called a press conference at Wembley Stadium this afternoon.

Roy Hodgson is expected to become the next England manager after the FA confirmed that they have opened talks.

The FA has confirmed that Stuart Pearce will manage England in the Euro 2012 warm-up game against Holland later this month.

“I’ve not even thought about it. I’ve got a job to do,” Redknapp told reporters as he left his home earlier.

Chelsea defender was called at just before 10am this morning by Football Association chairman David Bernstein to break the news.

English motion to postpone today’s unopposed election defeated by 172 votes to 17 this morning.

Sources indicate that senior FAI officials are currently considering the English FA’s call for tomorrow’s election to be postponed.

Football Association announces that it will be abstaining if the contest goes ahead as planned tomorrow.