Football Features

Player To Watch - Ribery

Player To Watch - Ribery

FRANCE: After a storming World Cup in 2006, Franck Ribery has struggled to regularly spark France's midfield but Poland and Ukraine could see a turning point. 26 May 2012
Player To Watch - Ibrahimovic

Player To Watch - Ibrahimovic

SWEDEN: Often seen as an arrogant, over-confident soul, Zlatan Ibrahimovic's record does not lie and will be Sweden's spearhead in Poland and Ukraine. 26 May 2012
Player To Watch - Modric

Player To Watch - Modric

CROATIA: His Spurs form has fallen away a touch, but Luka Modric is a potent weapon as perennial dark horses Croatia look to make progress. 26 May 2012
Player To Watch - Eriksen

Player To Watch - Eriksen

DENMARK: Another gifted player from the Ajax production line, Christian Eriksen will be the focal point as Denmark bid to escape the toughest group in Euro 2012. 26 May 2012
Player To Watch - Andrea Pirlo

Player To Watch - Andrea Pirlo

ITALY: Andrea Pirlo, the calm master who led Juventus to another Serie A title, is Italy's lynchpin for Euro 2012. 26 May 2012
Player To Watch - Joe Hart

Player To Watch - Joe Hart

ENGLAND: Often a problematic position for his home country, Joe Hart has made the No 1 jersey his own and will be the main obstacle for opponents in Poland and Ukraine. 26 May 2012
Player To Watch - Keane

Player To Watch - Keane

IRELAND: At club level his star may be on the wane, but there is no doubting Robbie Keane's international experience will be key to Ireland's hopes at Euro 2012. 26 May 2012
Player To Watch - Cazorla

Player To Watch - Cazorla

SPAIN: After an exhausting year in the spotlight for countrymen Xavi, Inesta, and Fabregas, Santi Cazorla is the man who can lift Spain to the pinnacle once again. 26 May 2012
Player To Watch - Ronaldo

Player To Watch - Ronaldo

PORTUGAL: Undoubtedly one of the greatest players in the world, can Cristiano Ronaldo finally turn it on for his country in Euro 2012? 26 May 2012
Player To Watch - Tymoshchuk

Player To Watch - Tymoshchuk

UKRAINE: Sidelined by Bayern Munich, Anatoliy Tymoshchuk remains Ukraine's best hope of success on home soil in Euro 2012. 26 May 2012
Player To Watch - Van Persie

Player To Watch - Van Persie

NETHERLANDS: Majestic for Arsenal this season, the stage is set for Robin van Persie to cement his place among the world's best in Poland and Ukraine. 25 May 2012
Group A - Poland

Group A - Poland

ALL eyes will be on Poland when they open the tournament as hosts on June 8 against Greece. 12 May 2012
Group A - Greece

Group A - Greece

GREECE look to coach Fernando Santos and his new-look squad to revive fading memories of Euro 2004. 12 May 2012
Group A - Russia

Group A - Russia

COACH Dick Advocaat faces a tough task to persuade Russia and its players that his heart is in the job. 12 May 2012
Group A - Czech Republic

Group A - Czech Republic

MICHAL Bilek is dogged by positive selection dilemmas as the Czechs face the short trip to Poland. 12 May 2012
Group B - The Netherlands

Group B - The Netherlands

ANYTHING but a place in the semi-finals will be deemed a failure by the ever-consistent Dutch. 12 May 2012
Group B - Denmark

Group B - Denmark

DENMARK have their work cut out making their way out of a quality-filled Group B. 12 May 2012
Group B - Germany

Group B - Germany

IT SPEAKS volumes for the calibre of Germany that they are expected to ease through the tournament's toughest group. 12 May 2012
Group B - Portugal

Group B - Portugal

IF CRISTIANO Ronaldo can finally reprise club form for his country then Portugal are a real threat in Poland and Ukraine. 12 May 2012
Group C - Italy

Group C - Italy

ITALY'S faltering attack face a huge task against Spain, but Prandelli's squad should make amends for World Cup 2010. 12 May 2012
Group C - Spain

Group C - Spain

LATE injuries to Puyol and Villa have rocked Spain but they remain firm favourites in Poland and Ukraine. 12 May 2012