euro2008

Marchena: Spain Can Make It

Marchena: Spain Can Make It

Defender Carlos Marchena insists Spain will still qualify for Euro 2008 despite a faltering qualifying campaign. 11 Sep 2007
Fletcher Snubs Favourites Tag

Fletcher Snubs Favourites Tag

Darren Fletcher dismissed France coach Raymond Domenech's claim that Scotland are favourites to qualify out of Group B for next summer's European Championships as "ludicrous". 11 Sep 2007
Donadoni Defends Del Piero

Donadoni Defends Del Piero

Alessandro Del Piero could still pull on an Italy shirt against Ukraine on Wednesday despite the whistles from his own fans on Saturday. 11 Sep 2007
Gerrard: I've Never Played In a Better Squad

Gerrard: I've Never Played In a Better Squad

Steven Gerrard believes the current England squad possesses more quality than any other he has been involved in since making his debut seven years ago. 11 Sep 2007
Dead Grandmother Mix-Up Rocks Irish

Dead Grandmother Mix-Up Rocks Irish

Republic of Ireland boss Steve Staunton has found himself at the centre of an embarrassing mix-up over a family bereavement which has ruled Stephen Ireland out of Wednesday's Euro 2008 qualifier in Prague. 11 Sep 2007
Big Three Facing Crunch Encounters

Big Three Facing Crunch Encounters

Portugal, Italy and Spain face must-win games on Wednesday after they all dropped two points on Saturday in the race for Euro 2008 qualification. 11 Sep 2007
Scots Play Down Henry Absence

Scots Play Down Henry Absence

Scotland coach Andy Watson played down the significance of Thierry Henry's absence from France's line-up for Wednesday's Euro 2008 qualifier in Paris. 11 Sep 2007
Richards' Form No Shock to McClaren

Richards' Form No Shock to McClaren

Steve McClaren knew from the first moment he saw him in training that Micah Richards would be an England star. 10 Sep 2007
Gerrard Delighted By Heskey Return

Gerrard Delighted By Heskey Return

Steven Gerrard has hailed Emile Heskey as England's unsung hero as they begin the countdown to Wednesday's crunch Euro 2008 qualifier with Russia at Wembley. 10 Sep 2007
Owen Confident of Recapturing Old Form

Owen Confident of Recapturing Old Form

Michael Owen is confident he can be "as good as ever" after demonstrating the goal threat which can help England qualify for the Euro 2008 finals. 10 Sep 2007
Gabbidon: Squad Felt for Missing Bellamy

Gabbidon: Squad Felt for Missing Bellamy

Wales stand-in skipper Danny Gabbidon revealed how the illness to Craig Bellamy's baby daughter affected the whole squad ahead of their defeat by Germany. 10 Sep 2007
Iniesta Looks on the Bright Side

Iniesta Looks on the Bright Side

Spain may have missed the chance to break into the top two of their Euro 2008 qualifying group but Andres Iniesta believes it is important to try and take the positives out of Saturday's 1-1 draw with Iceland. 10 Sep 2007
Scotland Win Opens Group Wide

Scotland Win Opens Group Wide

While most expected Euro 2008 Qualifying Group B to be a battle between France and Italy, it will be Scotland who have the final word on who goes to Austria and Switzerland. 10 Sep 2007
Van Basten Hails 'Important' Win

Van Basten Hails 'Important' Win

Holland coach Marco van Basten was delighted with his side's performance in the 2-0 win over Bulgaria on Saturday. 10 Sep 2007
Domenech Worried By Parc Pitch

Domenech Worried By Parc Pitch

France coach Raymond Domenech is worried the use of the Parc des Princes pitch for the Rugby World Cup could play into Scotland's hands in Wednesday's Euro 2008 qualifier. 10 Sep 2007
Boyd Hopes for France Chance

Boyd Hopes for France Chance

Scotland goal hero Kris Boyd hopes his strike against Lithuania is enough to secure his place in the side to face France. 10 Sep 2007