Glen Vella held his first rehearsal this morning at the Düsseldorf Arena as the tempo of preparations for the Eurovision Song Contest quickens.

Glen's song My Life will be the 11th song in the first semi final of the contest on May 10.

The young singer later pronounced himself satisfied with the on-stage preparations at this stage.

More than 100 reporters attended his subsequent press conference. Media reports described his performance as 'energetic'

The rehearsal was held amid tight security - with security having been stepped up after the killing of Osama Bin Laden.

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