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Torres: Title defence the priority

On June 15, 2012

Striker Fernando Torres hit top form with two goals in the 4-0 drubbing of the Republic of Ireland, but his main focus remains Spain retaining their European crown. Striker Fernando Torres was in sparkling form for Spain. Spain, now 5/1 to win Euro 2012, still have work to do in their final Group C game against Croatia, [...]

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Olsson out to upset adopted home

On June 14, 2012

Sweden’s Martin Olsson says it will be special when he lines-up against England on Friday, a game he admits the Swedes must win. Martin Olsson says Sweden must focus on the win against England. The Blackburn Rovers full-back was 17 when he made the decision to move from Helsingborg to Lancashire. Now aged 24 and [...]

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Spain short for goals market – St Ledger to finish top scorer?

On June 13, 2012

Spain face the Republic of Ireland on Thursday night and bet365 are odds-on about Vicente del Bosque’s team scoring more than their Group C rivals. Sean St Ledger is now 5/4 (from 40/1) to finish top team scorer after his header against Croatia, 25/1 to be man of the match on Thursday and 11/1 to [...]

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Ronaldo 10/3 to be great against Danes

On June 13, 2012

Cristiano Ronaldo fired a blank in the first group game and bet365 are 10/3 about him scoring more than Denmark on Wednesday. bet365 spokesman Steve Freeth admitted: “The Danes surprised many by beating Holland, but Robin van Persie was guilty of missing plenty of chances and Ronaldo may not be so generous in front of [...]

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Gerrard: We should beat Sweden

On June 12, 2012

Steven Gerrard believes England should be good enough to beat Sweden in Kiev on Friday and take a massive step towards qualifying for the last eight at Euro 2012. England have failed to beat the Swedes in a competitive fixture for more than 40 years but Liverpool midfielder Gerrard has been boosted by the 1-1 [...]

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England secure France draw

On June 11, 2012

England had to settle for a 1-1 draw from their opening game of Euro 2012, with an encouraging display against France giving hope for progress in the competition. Joe Hart made several fine saves to deny France in Donetsk. Roy Hodgson’s side are now 4/7 to progress from Group D, which also includes Ukraine and Sweden, while [...]

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Del Bosque defends striker decision

On June 11, 2012

Spain head coach Vicente Del Bosque has hinted that he may again start with no recognised strikers in his side’s clash with the Republic of Ireland on Thursday. Cesc Fabregas netted Spain’s only goal against Italy. Del Bosque opted to field Cesc Fabregas in a more advanced role in the 1-1 draw with Italy, but [...]

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Fabregas rescues point for Spain

On June 10, 2012

Italy and reigning champions Spain opened their Group C account with a 1-1 draw after an intriguing encounter in Gdansk. Cesc Fabregas equalised just four minutes after Antonio Di Natale had put the Italians ahead on the hour mark with a neat finish. The Barcelona star latched onto David Silva’s throughball and fired past Gianluigi [...]

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No fear factor for Hodgson

On June 10, 2012

England captain Steven Gerrard. England boss Roy Hodgson insists his side do not fear France ahead of his side’s opening Euro 2012 fixture on Monday. The former West Brom boss also thinks the pressure is on the French as they are considered the favourites by many ahead of Monday’s encounter. France are 6/4 to seal the win, [...]

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Motta calls for Balotelli calm

On June 10, 2012

Thiago Motta insists Italy team-mate Mario Balotelli must “work for the team”. Italy midfielder Thiago Motta believes if Mario Balotelli demonstrates “responsibility” at Euro 2012 the Azzurri will enjoy a successful tournament. The Italians face reigning champions Spain in the first game on Sunday and many feel the Manchester City star could be the key [...]

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