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Republic of Ireland midfielder Fahey to miss Euro 2012
27/05/2012 by Goal.com
Republic of Ireland midfielder Keith Fahey has been ruled out of Euro 2012 after picking up a groin problem.The Birmingham City man has been struggling with the injury since joining up with the squad and took no part in Saturday's 1-0 victory over Bosnia & Herzegovina.Former Derby County player Paul Green, who is presently without a club, has been called up as a replacemen... Full Story »
Mehmedi claims Switzerland were motivated to end 56-year winless streak versus Germany
27/05/2012 by Goal.com
Admir Mehmedi has revealed Switzerland's desire to end their 56-year winless run against Germany was behind the nation's 5-3 victory over Joachim Low's men on Saturday.The Swiss pulled off one of the surprise international results of the year to dent Die Mannschaft's preparations for Euro 2012, which begins in a fortnight.Ottmar Hitzfeld's side failed to qualify for the event... Full Story »
We must get behind Roy, says Gerrard after finding positives
27/05/2012 by Dailymail
Steven Gerrard's return as England captain may have lasted just one half, but it was a hugely significant spell in his career. That is because England made it a winning debut for new manager Roy Hodgson. 'It was good not just for me but for everyone,' said the Liverpool and England skipper. 'When a new manager comes in there is a bit of pressure. A nice win, clean sheet, ther... Full Story »
We'll beat England easily, claims former France boss Domenech
27/05/2012 by Dailymail
Raymond Domenech claims England will be beaten easily by France in their Euro 2012 opener because they are so poor. The teams meet in the first game in Group D in Donetsk on June 11 and the former France coach said: 'The game against England should be easy as they have no quality.'Then we must not lose against Ukraine and we will progress past the first round. I put Franc... Full Story »
Hodgson fears over Barry as substitute limps off after 26 minutes with groin strain
27/05/2012 by Dailymail
Gareth Barry's hopes of playing a key role in Euro 2012 are in jeopardy after the Manchester City midfielder limped off with a groin strain as Roy Hodgson recorded a 1-0 win over Norway in his first match as England manager.Manchester United winger Ashley Young scored the only goal of the game in the ninth minute, as England recorded their first victory in the Norwegia... Full Story »
Norway 0 England 1: Young hits winner but it's back to the future for Roy's Three Lions
27/05/2012 by Dailymail
England expects little from its national football team these days, which is perhaps just as well. Effective rather than spectacular might have been Roy Hodgson's career maxim, though England would readily settle for that given recent past failures. Young at heart: The Manchester United winger opens the scoring in Norway with nine minutes goneAnd here, Hodgson finally had hi... Full Story »
Euro 2012 round-up: Germany humbled by Switzerland, and Bulgaria upset Holland
27/05/2012 by Dailymail
Germany's preparations for Euro 2012 suffered a jolt as they were beaten 5-3 by Switzerland in Basel on Saturday night.Eren Derdiyok struck a hat-trick as the Swiss grabbed a first win over their cross-border rivals, who were without their Bayern Munich stars, for the first time in 56 years.Derdiyok shocked Germany with a double on 21 and 23 minutes and while Mats Hummel... Full Story »
No England nerves for proud Hodgson
26/05/2012 by ESPNSTAR.com
There will be pride but no nerves in Oslo on Saturday when England's 13th post-War manager leads the Three Lions into battle for the first time.Roy Hodgson was not many people's first-choice for the role when Fabio Capello unexpectedly quit in February.Most thought the job would go to Harry Redknapp, largely due to his recent impressive stints at Portsmouth and Tottenham.I... Full Story »
Kenneth Perez: Denmark cannot rely on Eriksen in Euro 2012
26/05/2012 by Goal.com
Former Denmark international Kenneth Perez has criticised Ajax youngster Christian Eriksen, saying that he "expected more" of the 20-year-old this season and insisted he cannot be relied upon to carry his nation through Euro 2012.The attacking midfielder has been a key player for Ajax since breaking into the first-team as an 18-year-old and has been tipped to be Denmark’s ke... Full Story »
Croatia on song in Euro 2012 warm-up
26/05/2012 by Dailymail
Croatia began their Euro 2012 preparations in earnest with a solid 3-1 friendly victory over Estonia in Rijeka.Vedran Corluka opened the scoring for the hosts after 16 minutes while Nikola Kalinic added a second four minutes later.Ognjen Vukojevic made it 3-0 in the 81st minute while Konstantin Vasillev restored some respectability to the scoreline for Estonia late on when h... 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