Euro 2012: Blow for France as injured Loïc Rémy ruled out of finals

• Thigh problem fails to heal in time for Marseille striker
• Laurent Blanc to name final 23-man squad on Tuesday

France have been dealt a blow a little over two weeks before facing England in their opening game of Euro 2012 with the news that the striker Loïc Rémy has been ruled out of the tournament.

The French Soccer Federation (FSF) confirmed on Friday that the Marseille striker, who had been included in Laurent Blanc's provisional 26-man squad for the finals in Poland and Ukraine, has not responded to treatment for a thigh problem.

Rémy had been a doubt after picking up an adductor muscle injury in Marseille's 3-0 win at Auxerre earlier this month and the federation confirmed on their website: "Loïc Rémy is out of Euro 2012. He hasn't fully recovered from his injury."

Rémy, who has won 17 caps and scored four goals for his country, took part in seven of France's 10 qualifying matches.

The 25-year-old has attracted attention from several Premier League clubs in recent transfer windows, with Tottenham Hotspur among those interested if they cannot complete a permanent deal for the on-loan Emmanuel Adebayor.

France play the first of three pre-tournament friendlies against Iceland in Valenciennes on Saturday, with Blanc set to announce his final 23-man squad on Tuesday. Read More [category Sport][tags France, Euro 2012 Group D, Euro 2012, European football, Football, Sport]