The England starting line-up to face France in Monday's Euro 2012 Group D opener has been confirmed, with Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain in the side.
Liverpool's Stewart Downing had widely been expected to take the role on the left of midfield in Donetsk, but instead Roy Hodgson has gone with the Arsenal man.
It will be Oxlade-Chamberlain's second start for his country, but his first-ever appearance in a competitive match.
Manchester City's James Milner starts on the right of midfield ahead of Theo Walcott, and up-front Danny Welbeck is preferred to Andy Carroll, with Ashley Young playing a supporting role.
The back four is as expected with Glen Johnson, Ashley Cole, John Terry and Joleon Lescott lining up.
The central midfield is Scott Parker alongside captain Steven Gerrard.
For France, Manchester United's Patrice Evra is preferred to City's Gael Clichy at left-back. Newcastle's Yohan Cabaye, Chelsea's Florent Malouda and City's Samir Nasri all start.
Confirmed England line-up: Hart; Johnson, Terry, Lescott, Cole; Milner, Parker, Gerrard (c), Oxlade-Chamberlain; Young; Welbeck.
Confirmed France line-up: Lloris (c); Debuchy, Rami, Mexes, Evra; Diarra; Cabaye, Malouda; Nasri, Benzema, Ribery.
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