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Sweden Euro 2008 Squad

Author image Charlie Rhodes  •  Dec 21 2021

By reaching Euro 2008, Sweden have now qualified for their fifth successive tournament, finishing second in Group F behind Spain. The most memorable moment of their campaign came in Copenhagen…

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Switzerland Euro 2008 Squad

Author image Charlie Rhodes  •  Dec 21 2021

When a national team is being mocked in adverts, it would be safe to assume that confidence is not very high heading into a major tournament. So co-hosts Switzerland’s hopes…

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Turkey Euro 2008 Squad

Author image Charlie Rhodes  •  Dec 21 2021

Turkey qualified for Euro 2008 thanks to a 1-0 victory over Bosnia-Herzegovina in the last qualifying match in November 2007. With 24 points, Turkey scraped past Norway — a single…

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Netherlands Euro 2008 Squad

Author image Charlie Rhodes  •  Dec 21 2021

It is 20 years since Holland won the one major title in their footballing history, and many believe they finally have a squad talented and united enough to replicate their…

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Russia Euro 2008 Squad

Author image Charlie Rhodes  •  Dec 21 2021

Russia will be keen to have a lengthy run in the competition and end a long spell without any major silverware in the European Championship. Supporters will fancy their chances…

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Germany Euro 2008 Squad

Author image Charlie Rhodes  •  Dec 21 2021

After their surprise third place in the 2006 World Cup, expectations are high, especially as Germany enjoyed the luck of the draw with all the other big names in the…

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France Euro 2008 Squad

Author image Charlie Rhodes  •  Dec 21 2021

France, European Championship winners in 2000, lost twice to lowly Scotland in qualifying Group B, yet advanced after finishing runners-up to World Cup winners Italy. The French ended with 26…

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Italy Euro 2008 Squad

Author image Charlie Rhodes  •  Dec 21 2021

Under new coach Roberto Donadoni, Italy looked far from convincing as they launched their Euro 2008 qualifying campaign by drawing 1-1 at home to minnows Lithuania and losing 3-1 away…

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Greece Euro 2008 Squad

Author image Charlie Rhodes  •  Dec 21 2021

Greece, the Euro 2004 champions, comfortably qualified for Euro 2008 after winning 10 of their 12 qualifying games to head Group C with 31 points. During the 14-month campaign, they…

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Czech Republic Euro 2008 Squad

Author image Charlie Rhodes  •  Dec 21 2021

The Czech Republic pipped Germany to top spot in Group D thanks largely to a stunning 3-0 victory in Munich. Having suffered a home defeat to the Germans earlier in…

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Croatia Euro 2008 Squad

Author image Charlie Rhodes  •  Dec 21 2021

For a country that only gained independence in 1991, Croatia have already made a massive contribution to European football. Their golden generation, which included players such as Davor Suker, Robert…

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Austria Euro 2008 Squad

Author image Charlie Rhodes  •  Dec 21 2021

As ever, the advantage of qualifying automatically as tournament hosts is counteracted by the disadvantage of a limited campaign of preparation. This has affected Austria, who are staging the finals…

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Euro 2008 Scout – 5 young stars to watch for

Author image Charlie Rhodes  •  Aug 16 2012

The Euro 2008 shop window opens in a week’s time – managers across Europe will have their scouting scopes trained at the 8 Euro 2008 stadiums looking for the best…

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Mediocre US side disappoints at Wembley

Author image Charlie Rhodes  •  Dec 12 2021

This article refers to a previous USA-England matchup. Follow the latest England v USA match here. One word can describe the United States Men’s National Team’s effort tonight against England:…

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England 2-0 USA – match report

Author image Charlie Rhodes  •  Jun 10 2010

This article refers to a previous USA-England matchup. Follow the latest England v USA match here. For England, having failed to qualify for Euro 2008, this game was always likely…

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