Ukraine

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Sweden midfielder Anders Svensson has revealed that he is backing England to reach the semifinals of Euro 2012.

After scoring England's winner against Ukraine, Wayne Rooney mimicked applying hairspray and later explained how he had made a pre-match deal with Andy Carroll.

Ukraine captain Andriy Shevchenko has officially announced that he will be retiring from international football after his side was knocked out from the 2012 Euros following their 0-1 loss to England on Tuesday, according to a Goal.com report.

Wayne Rooney marked his return with the winning goal as England overcame co-hosts Ukraine to reach the European Championship quarter final.

England face Ukraine needing just a draw to reach the European Championship quarter final.

Cristiano Ronaldo and Wayne Rooney named highest-earning footballers competing at Euro 2012.

Palestinian football star wins freedom in exchange for ending three-month hunger strike.

England and co-hosts Ukraine come face to face for their final Group D 2012 Euros fixture at Donbass Arena, Donetsk (Ukraine) on June 20.

France will qualify for the knockout stages with a win or a draw in this tie and can only be eliminated if both they and England lose and an unlikely goal difference swing allows Roy Hodgson's side to progress ahead of them.

England manager Roy Hodgson hopes the impact of the returning Wayne Rooney at the European Championship could mirror the big stage temperament shown by Brazilian legend Pele.

England boss Roy Hodgson still remains very alert as the Three Lions head into their final Euro 2012 match against co-hosts Ukraine.

Spain, aiming to be the first nation to retain the European crown, ensured top spot in the group when Jesus Navas scored after 88 minutes to give them a 1-0 win over Croatia.

England manager Roy Hodgson has confirmed that Theo Walcott is fit to start for Tuesday's final Euro 2012 Group D match against Ukraine.

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

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.

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.

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

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.

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.

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.

England will make just one change from the draw with France, with Andy Carroll set to replace Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain

Former Arsenal striker Alan Smith believes England cannot ignore Sweden's Zlatan Ibrahimovic, despite the striker's mediocre record against English sides.

France know that Ukraine are high on confidence with their thrilling win over Sweden on Monday. With all the support from the Donbass Arena in Donetsk behind the costs, the French could be in for a tough game.

Former Liverpool legend Alan Hansen believes Ashley Young must show against Sweden that he deserves a place in the England starting side.

Sweden manager Erik Hamren praises Roy Hodgson's contributions to Swedish football but cautions England ahead of their Euro 2012 Group C game in Kyiv

England are currently a team full of youngsters, who will have a lot to do before they come close to the likes of World Cup holders Spain, tournament favourites Germany or the established stars of Holland, France and Italy.