
Roy Hodgson and the Football Association have confirmed that Michael Carrick ruled himself out of the England squad for Euro 2012.The 30-year-old Manchester United midfielder was omitted from the 23-man party which was officially confirmed on Wednesday.It was revealed that Carrick did not want to be considered if he was not pushing for a starting role with the Three Lions."W... Full Story »
Tottenham striker Jermain Defoe is “delighted” to make England's Euro 2012 squad despite not being a regular starter for his club this season.Despite playing back-up to Emanuel Adebayor and Rafael van der Vaart for the majority of the campaign, the diminutive striker plundered an impressive 11 Premier League goals in just 11 starts.The 29-year-old has put down his impressiv... Full Story »
Ex-England international Sol Campbell has spoken of his shock at Rio Ferdinand's absence from England manager Roy Hodgson's Euro 2012 squad.Hodgson revealed his 23-man squad for the competition to be held in Poland and Ukraine on Wednesday afternoon and Ferdinand was, by far, the most notable name missing from the team list.The inclusion of John Terry has led to suggestion... Full Story »
Steven Gerrard: Looking to put events at club level out of his mind ahead of Euro 2012Steven Gerrard is sad to have seen his 'idol' Kenny Dalglish depart the Liverpool hot-seat, but says his priority is country not club at present.Dalglish was removed from the Anfield managerial post on Wednesday following a disappointing Premier League campaign.He was sacked after holdin... Full Story »
Thursday's Word on the Tweet looks at players preparing for Euro 2012 and those not going, the Championship play-off final and Samir Nasri furiously denying mocking Arsenal.The fall-out from Roy Hodgson's England squad announcement continues with striker Darren Bent talking about how he is "gutted" to miss out and is "determined" to make World Cup 2014.“The Manager informed m... Full Story »
Attack ... England ace Theo has been hit by racist tauntsTHEO Walcott’s worried brother announced yesterday he would stay away from England’s games in Ukraine because “some things aren’t worth risking”.Ashley Walcott and father Don will now support Theo from home instead amid fears Nazi thugs could target black fans.And Ashley blasted football bosses for staging Euro 2012 i... Full Story »
Fernando Santos has named his 25-man provisional squad ahead of the tournament in Poland and Ukraine. The biggest surprise is the omission of APOEL's Dionisis Chiotis. The experienced goalkeeper made the cut last week, as Santos unveiled his call-ups for foreign-based internationals, but left him out on Thursday in order to include Ari's Michalis Sifakis. Panathinaiko... Full Story »
Portugal winger Nani is not afraid to play against Germany in the Euro 2012 group stage.Die Mannschaft sent the Portuguese packing in the Euro 2008 quarter-final series and are one of the favourites to lift the trophy in Poland and Ukraine, but the Manchester United man thinks that Joachim Low's men respect his side's ability."If we are feeling anxiety, they will feel it too... Full Story »
There is, at this early stage, absolutely no reason to panic. Roy Hodgson has everything under control and he could yet prove a genius when it comes to knowing what is best for England’s international footballers.But it is a bit of a concern when we see Nigel de Jong arriving in Lausanne to join the Holland squad preparing for Euro 2012 on the day Wayne Rooney touches down i... Full Story »
Gareth Barry: England midfielder looking forward to working under Roy HodgsonGareth Barry found he was part of England's Euro 2012 squad while on a golf course in Spain and is now looking forward to working under Roy Hodgson.Barry and Manchester City team-mate James Milner were playing in the Pro-Am at the Volvo World Match Play Championship in southern Spain when the... 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 |