THURSDAY: A sight to please all England fans - Wayne Rooney and Steven Gerrard join in the training session

England boss Sven-Goran Eriksson announces that his star striker is "injury free" and will play as soon as he is match fit

Despite the trials and tribulations of recent days, Rooney appears relaxed and is soon in full swing with the squad

And the striker does not hold back in the morning session, launching into a strong tackle on defender John Terry

However, midfielder Gerrard only rates himself as 50-50 to play against Paraguay after only taking part in the warm-up

Captain David Beckham faces the press after the team's final training session before they travel to Frankfurt

TUESDAY: England manager Sven-Goran Eriksson briefs his squad ahead of their first training session on German soil

English supporters will be delighted to see Wayne Rooney looking positive at the Mittelberg training camp

Rooney takes part in a 20-minute workout a day before returning to England for the decisive scan on his metatarsal

The rest of the squad are put through their paces as preparations for the opening match against Paraguay continue

All the signs are encouraging as Rooney joins England's medical staff and physios for further work with the ball

England's keeper Paul Robinson is made to work hard as the squad take part in a lively training match

Michael Owen appears to be regaining his sharpness in front of goal after his lengthy absence through injury

17-year-old Theo Walcott aims to make an impression with Eriksson looking to have a number of options up front

Ashley Cole and David Beckham make a limited appearance but miss the practice match due to minor knocks