
FABIO CAPELLO reckons he will have too many players to choose from for the Euro 2012 finals.And the England boss says that is just how he wants it.An influx of youngsters has put the pressure on the old guard after the successes over Spain and Sweden.There are around 40 players in contention for the finals and Capello admits it will be hard selecting the 23 to go to Poland an... Full Story »
An Englishman has admitted killing a Wales fan outside Wembley Stadium before a Euro 2012 qualifier between the two teams.Ian Mytton, 41, of Redditch, pleaded guilty to the manslaughter of father-of-three Michael Dye, who died from head injuries, the Old Bailey heard.Dye died from blunt force trauma inflicted before the crunch European Championship qualifier on Septembe... Full Story »
The FA's appeal against Wayne Rooney's three-match Euro 2012 suspension will be heard on December 9.England are desperate to have their star man available for at least the final group match in Poland and Ukraine next summer.Lashing out: Wayne Rooney was sent off for kicking Miodrag DzudovoicUEFA's will deal with the case of the England striker a week after the draw for th... Full Story »
HOT TIP ... Arsene WengerARSENE WENGER reckons England could be the shock country at the European Championships.Fabio Capello's side were knocked out in the second round at the last World Cup, but Wenger believes they could provide a 'good surprise'.The Arsenal manager said: "I would place England and France roughly at the same level."They cannot say that they have the qualit... Full Story »
EUR OUT ... ex-England skipper David Beckham has no chance of finals placeFABIO CAPELLO has officially ruled David Beckham out of Euro 2012.Beckham has refused to give up on England, even though he will be 37 by the Euros.The 115-cap star is tipped to join French club Paris St Germain in a bid to restart his international career.But, when asked if Becks was in his plans fo... Full Story »
KIDS ARE ALRIGHT ... Capello is backing England youngsters like Theo WalcottFORGET the X Factor — Fabio Capello is backing England's kids to conquer the Fear Factor tonight.Capello wants his rookies to take centre-stage against the might of Spain and prove they are ready for Euro 2012.The Italian has long talked of the fear factor, particularly when the Three Lions play a... Full Story »
PUZZLER ... Fabio Capello is still searching for the magic formula with EnglandWITH Euro 2012 just seven months away, it is absolutely vital Fabio Capello knows, more or less, his best starting line-up.Regrettably, I fear he doesn't.That is why I am concerned by his intention to give rookies and reserves a run-out in tonight's prestigious friendly against Spain.OK, he'... Full Story »
XABI ALONSO is hoping tomorrow's Wembley showdown will be a forerunner to the Euro 2012 final.The Real Madrid midfielder insists England are one of the favourites to clinch next summer's crown in Poland and Ukraine.And ultimately it could come down to Fabio Capello's men and world champions Spain for the big prize.Alonso, 29, spent five years at Liverpool and cannot wait t... Full Story »
WORLD WEARY ... England after their 4-1 defeat by Germany at last year's World CupIT may be only November but it seems it is never too early for Fabio Capello to start making excuses.Euro 2012 is just under seven months away.And the man paid £6million a year to bring the best out of some of the biggest names in world football is already giving his stars an excuse fo... Full Story »Hot News
| Rank | Team | W/D/L | Pts |
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The Top 3 Teams of Previous Tournaments
| Year | Winners | Runner-up | Third place |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2008 | Spain | Germany | Russia / Turkey |
| 2004 | Greece | Portugal | Netherlands / Czech Republic |
| 2000 | France | Italy | Netherlands / Portugal |
| 1996 | Germany | Czech Republic | France / England |
| 1992 | Denmark | Germany | Netherlands / Sweden |
| 1988 | Netherlands | Soviet Union | Italy / West Germany |
| 1984 | France | Spain | Denmark / Portugal |
| 1980 | West Germany | Belgium | Czechoslovakia |
| 1976 | Czechoslovakia | West Germany | Netherlands |
| 1972 | West Germany | Soviet Union | Belgium |
| 1968 | Italy | Yugoslavia | England |
| 1964 | Spain | Soviet Union | Hungary |
| 1960 | Soviet Union | Yugoslavia | Czechoslovakia |