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Sweden vs England preview - Welbeck targets goals; Hamren wants improvements from his side
15/06/2012 by Sky Sport
Roy Hodgson: Insists there will not be wholesale changes to his side to face SwedenEngland take on Sweden in a crucial encounter in Kiev as both teams chase their first win in Group D.Roy Hodgson's Three Lions earned a creditable 1-1 draw in their opener against France, but the Swedes slipped to a 2-1 defeat by co-hosts Ukraine.Hodgson is expecting a tough examination of hi... Full Story »
'The fans are an absolute credit to the country and the team' - Andrews
15/06/2012 by Goal.com
Republic of Ireland midfielder Keith Andrews has paid tribute to the fans who travelled to Poland and Ukraine to cheer on the Boys in Green during Euro 2012, but admits that the team have only pride to play for in Group C. Giovanni Trapattoni's side were beaten 4-0 by Spain in Gdansk with a double by Fernando Torres and goals from David Silva and Cesc Fabregas sealin... Full Story »
Rampant Spain send Ireland tumbling out
15/06/2012 by ESPNSTAR.com
Fernando Torres dumped the Republic of Ireland out of Euro 2012 as defending champions Spain eased into top gear with a 4-0 victory in Gdansk on Thursday.The 28-year-old striker, left out of the starting line-up for the Group C opener against Italy, returned with a vengeance to spearhead an impressive display by the Spaniards.Torres fired them ahead after just four minutes an... Full Story »
Italy can rely on Spain to beat Croatia, believes Motta
15/06/2012 by Goal.com
Italy midfielder Thiago Motta believes Spain will set out to beat Croatia, despite only needing a draw to qualify for the quarter-finals.With Group C heading into the final round on games on Monday, the Italians are reliant on Vicente del Bosque’s side coming out victorious.A 1-1 draw between Spain and Croatia would mean that Italy have to score at least three times agains... Full Story »
The referee favoured Italy, says Bilic
15/06/2012 by Goal.com
The 43-year-old did not hide his disappointment with the standard of refereeing following the draw with the Azzurri in PoznanCroatia coach Slaven Bilic has criticised the performance of referee Howard Webb in his side's 1-1 draw against Italy. Full Story »
Hodgson warns rivals of Rooney's return
15/06/2012 by ESPNSTAR.com
England manager Roy Hodgson has warned their Euro 2012 rivals to be ready for Wayne Rooney's return.Sentenced to a two-match ban, Manchester United's Rooney was forced to sit out England's opening group game as his team-mates grinded out a 1-1 draw with France. Although Hodgson was satisfied with the performances of Danny Welbeck and Jermain Defoe during the match, he look... Full Story »
Fernando Torres double shoots downs Republic of Ireland
15/06/2012 by The Sun
TORR BLIMEY ... Fernando Torres rifles in the opener for Spain against Republic of IrelandFERNANDO TORRES was hailed for playing the ‘perfect’ game as Spain dumped Ireland out of Euro 2012 last night.he Chelsea striker’s stunning double sent the Irish crashing to their heaviest defeat in 41 years.Spain boss Vicente del Bosque raved: “We wanted to rely on Fernando’... Full Story »
Adios amigos: Trap turns on players, blaming 'fear and tension' for Spain humiliation
15/06/2012 by Dailymail
Giovanni Trapattoni turned on his Republic of Ireland players after their Euro 2012 dream turned into a nightmare. The Boys in Green already know they are coming home after their final game against Trapattoni’s native Italy on Monday having suffered their heaviest competitive defeat for 41 years against world and European champions Spain. But rather than show sympathy for hi... Full Story »
England and Sweden fans kept apart after drunken chanting in Kiev fan zone
15/06/2012 by Dailymail
Drunken England and Sweden football fans were kept apart by security at a fan zone at Euro 2012.The two sets of supporters in Kiev chanted loudly towards each other, but several efforts to break a line of security personnel were quickly halted.About 100 England fans and 200 Sweden supporters were involved.Hands up: A Swedish reveller is kept apart from his English counterpart... Full Story »
A good side would have punished us... Blanc takes swipe at England after stalemate
15/06/2012 by Dailymail
Laurent Blanc hit out at England by suggesting a 'really good side' would have punished their under-performance in Monday's 1-1 draw. Roy Hodgson's men enjoyed the better of the early exchanges in the first half and took the lead through Joleon Lescott's 30th-minute header.Making his point: Blanc says a good side would have punished France However, France came back into th... Full Story »
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    The Top 3 Teams of Previous Tournaments

    Year Winners Runner-up Third place
    2008SpainGermanyRussia / Turkey
    2004GreecePortugalNetherlands / Czech Republic
    2000FranceItalyNetherlands / Portugal
    1996GermanyCzech RepublicFrance / England
    1992DenmarkGermanyNetherlands / Sweden
    1988NetherlandsSoviet UnionItaly / West Germany
    1984FranceSpainDenmark / Portugal
    1980West GermanyBelgiumCzechoslovakia
    1976CzechoslovakiaWest GermanyNetherlands
    1972West GermanySoviet UnionBelgium
    1968ItalyYugoslaviaEngland
    1964SpainSoviet UnionHungary
    1960Soviet UnionYugoslaviaCzechoslovakia