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Duff Hails Overdue Celebration

Duff Hails Overdue Celebration

Damien Duff admitted it was "about time" the Republic of Ireland booked their place in the finals of a major tournament after tonight's 1-1 draw with Estonia sealed Giovanni Trapattoni's men their berth at Euro 2012. 16 Nov 2011
Portugal Whack Bosnia-Herzegovina

Portugal Whack Bosnia-Herzegovina

Portugal 6 Bosnia-Herzegovina 2 (Portugal win 6-2 on aggregate) 16 Nov 2011
Ireland Turn Attention to Finals

Ireland Turn Attention to Finals

Giovanni Trapattoni immediately set his sights on making an impact at Euro 2012 after guiding the Republic of Ireland to their first finals tournament for a decade. 16 Nov 2011
Terry to Reach Captaincy Landmark

Terry to Reach Captaincy Landmark

John Terry will equal Alan Shearer's feat of captaining England on 34 occasions tomorrow night and cites Dennis Wise and Marcel Desailly as the skippers he learned most from. 15 Nov 2011
Beckham Not In Capello's Plans

Beckham Not In Capello's Plans

Fabio Capello has no plans at present to involve David Beckham in the Euro 2012 finals, either on or off the pitch. 15 Nov 2011
Form Will Dictate Selection - Capello

Form Will Dictate Selection - Capello

Fabio Capello admits the players who are firing on all cylinders when he has to select his Euro 2012 squad - and not in November - will form the nucleus of his squad. 15 Nov 2011
Hunt Goes on the Attack

Hunt Goes on the Attack

Stephen Hunt has rounded on the pundits who have criticised the way the Republic of Ireland have fought their way to the brink of Euro 2012 qualification. 15 Nov 2011
Trapattoni Calm Over His Ireland Future

Trapattoni Calm Over His Ireland Future

Giovanni Trapattoni remains relaxed over his future after guiding the Republic of Ireland to the brink of Euro 2012 qualification. 13 Nov 2011
Croatia In Pole Position

Croatia In Pole Position

Croatia all but guaranteed themselves a place at Euro 2012 after hammering hosts Turkey 3-0 in the first leg of their play-off at the Ataturk Stadium. 12 Nov 2011
Keane Hails Team Performance

Keane Hails Team Performance

Republic of Ireland captain Robbie Keane hailed a great team performance after his side powered to an impressive 4-0 win over Estonia in their Euro 2012 qualifying play-off match in Tallinn. 12 Nov 2011
Trapattoni Not Carried Away By Big Win

Trapattoni Not Carried Away By Big Win

Giovanni Trapattoni was keeping his feet firmly on the ground despite seeing the Republic of Ireland power their way to a 4-0 Euro 2012 lead in Estonia. 12 Nov 2011
Keane and Co Thinking Only of Victory

Keane and Co Thinking Only of Victory

Robbie Keane insists the Republic of Ireland will be going all out for victory in tonight's Euro 2012 play-off first leg clash with Estonia. 12 Nov 2011
Keane Can't Face Another Disappointing Summer

Keane Can't Face Another Disappointing Summer

Robbie Keane is desperate to avoid the "pain in the a***" of sitting at home watching the finals of another major tournament on television. 11 Nov 2011
Bent Feels Pressure of England Shirt

Bent Feels Pressure of England Shirt

Darren Bent admits he feels "on trial" every time he plays for England as the striker looks to convince Fabio Capello he should be part of his Euro 2012 squad. 10 Nov 2011
Euro 2012 Issues Give Uefa Sleepless Nights

Euro 2012 Issues Give Uefa Sleepless Nights

UEFA still have significant misgivings over the transport network in host countries Poland and Ukraine ahead of next summer's European Championship. 10 Nov 2011
No Wags Problem In Poland - FA

No Wags Problem In Poland - FA

The Football Association are adamant there will be no repeat of the WAGS debacle at the 2006 World Cup when England land in Krakow for their Euro 2012 campaign next summer. 8 Nov 2011