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Spain and Croatia can both book a place in the quarterfinals with a draw of 2-2 or higher, even if Italy beat Republic of Ireland in the other simultaneous fixture.

Surrey cricketer Tom Maynard has died aged 23 after being struck by a London Underground tube train following a police chase.

Manchester United have reportedly tabled a £25mn offer for Tottenham's Luka Modric but may be beaten to him by Spanish champions Real Madrid

Chelsea have received a bid of £24m from Juventus for striker Fernando Torres, according to Goal.com.

Former England manager Glenn Hoddle insists Wayne Rooney deserves to start against Ukraine, despite Andy Carroll's impressive performance in the victory against Sweden.

Italy must win if they are to have any hopes of staying alive in the competition, while Ireland, who are already eliminated, aim to salvage some pride.

Manchester City will begin their defence of the Premier League title by hosting newly promoted Southampton at the Etihad Stadium, scene of last season's thrilling climax to the campaign.

Jamie Carragher has lauded the performance of Liverpool team-mate Andy Carroll in England's victory over Sweden on Friday night and said the striker could hope to emulate Germany's Mario Gomez for club and country.

Germany progress as Group B winners, with Lukas Podolski marking his 100th cap by scoring the opener against Denmark

Barcelona and Spain midfielder Xavi has laughed off claims from the Italians that Croatia and the Euro 2012 defending champions will fix their match to ensure Italy are eliminated

If Arsenal and Robin van Persie cannot agree a new deal, the Gunners are prepared to accept offers of £30m for the striker, even from Premier League rivals

Yann M'Vila is currently on national duty with France at Euro 2012 and is expected to leave his current club Rennes before the start of the next season.

England captain Steven Gerrard has asked his side of strengthen their defense at set piece situations in order to risk being knocked out of the 2012 Euros.

If Germany lose to Denmark and Portugal beat Holland in the other fixture, three teams will be tied on six points and goal difference will come into play

Chelsea midfielder Frank Lampard, who was ruled out of England's squad for the 2012 European Championships with a thigh injury, has said he was shocked to hear of Harry Redknapp's dismissal from the managerial post at Tottenham Hotspur

Portugal can qualify even if they lose by a one-goal margin to Holland, if Denmark are beaten by the Germans.

Tottenham Hotspur midfielder Luka Modric says that he currently very pleased to see his name being linked to a host of big European clubs including Barcelona and Manchester United.

A goal by captain Giorgos Karagounis - one of the stars of their Euro 2004 triumph - gave Greece the victory over Russia

Chelsea have confirmed pre-season tour dates and tickets, ahead of the 2012/13 Premier League campaign

Fortunately, despite the leak of critical pre-match tactical information to the Swedish, England managed to beat Erik Hamren's side 3-2 to all but ensure qualification for the quarterfinals of the 2012 Euros and, in the process, knock Sweden out of the competition

Spanish champions Real Madrid have reportedly renewed their interest in signing David Silva from Manchester City

Liverpool manager Brendan Rodgers has confirmed that he has spoken to Iceland midfielder Gylfi Sigurdsson regarding a move to Anfield.

Schalke general manager Horst Heldt has confirmed that striker Klaas-Jan Huntelaar has a release clause in his contract in the region of £16.25mn.

Greece coach Fernando Santos knows he needs a minor miracle if his side are to beat Russia in a Group A game at the 2012 European Championships

Both Poland and Czech Republic have injury concerns over influential players and the home crowd could have a huge role to play in this crucial game .

Two second half goals within a gap of three minutes by Jeremy Menez and Yohan Cabaye gave all three points to France.

Danny Welbeck's 78th minute winner capped a remarkable England turnaround and put Roy Hodgson's men on the brink of the European Championship quarter-finals after their first-ever competitive victory over Sweden in Kiev.

Live coverage of England's second Euro 2012 group game against Sweden in Kiev

Group D Clash between France and Ukraine in the Donbass Arena in Donetsk suspended after a deluge, restarted alomst an hour after it was first abandoned.