Today’s Football Europe News June 7, 2012

 

 

Hodgson puts faith in Hart heroics

England boss Roy Hodgson has suggested that Joe Hart could be the key to the team’s chances of Euro 2012 success.

Hodgson believes a dependable goalkeeper can provide the backbone to his side.

“Joe Hart will be vital. His form for Manchester City has been superb. When he has played for England he has done very well…

Terry facing race against time to be fit for England opener

England defender John Terry missed the squad’s training session on Tuesday after failing to overcome a hamstring strain.

Instead, the former skipper continued his recovery work as he battles to be fit for the Three Lions’ opening game of Euro 2012 against France on Monday…

Illness hits Ukraine’s Euro 2012 squad

Ten players on Ukraine’s national football team have been stricken with food poisoning less than a week before the side is scheduled to play their first Euro 2012 match, coach Oleg Blokhin says…

Roy Keane believes a point against Croatia is crucial to Ireland chances of making the knock-out stages

Former Republic of Ireland captain Roy Keane believes Giovanni Trapattoni’s men are capable of “one big result” at Euro 2012 – which he feels must come in their Group C opener against Croatia.

Keane feels if Ireland can produce the goods in Poznan on Sunday night, then they stand every chance of upsetting the odds again in their final two group matches…

Evra ‘surprised’ by Rio snub

 

Patrice Evra admits he is ‘really surprised’ that Rio Ferdinand has been left out of the England squad for Euro 2012 and believes the decision is ‘good’ for France…

Prandelli ponders Italy´s purpose

Cesare Prandelli admits he has doubts about how far his Italy side can go at Euro 2012.

“To be honest I am really curious to see whether or not we have a side good enough to do something at this tournament,” Prandelli said…

Cabaye credits Blanc for French revolution

Yohan Cabaye has attributed France’s improvement since 2010 to coach Laurent Blanc.

“He has instilled a group mentality and team spirit like you find in a club…

Czechs worry over Baros

Veteran striker Milan Baros remained a doubt for the Czech Republic’s Euro 2012 opener tomorrow with Russia after undergoing a scan on his thigh injury yesterday, Czech media said.

The 30-year-old – top scorer at Euro 2004 when the Czechs reached the semi-finals – limped off the training pitch with a thigh injury on Tuesday, with doctors fearing he had ruptured it…

Ibrahimovic refutes PSG link

AC Milan striker Zlatan Ibrahimovic has quashed speculation linking him with a move to Paris Saint-Germain this summer…

Pellegrino has high hopes

New Valencia manager Mauricio Pellegrino believes his side can match Real Madrid and Barcelona despite their apparent financial disparity…

Ronaldo wants to stay for life

Cristiano Ronaldo outlined his intention to stay at Real Madrid for the rest of his career after capturing his first title with Los Blancos…

Douglas fancies Magpies switch

FC Twente defender Douglas wants to leave Dutch football this summer and has revealed that Newcastle are one of several interested parties…

Agent: Silva Barca talk untrue

The agent of AC Milan defender Thiago Silva has brushed aside ongoing reports linking his client with a move to Barcelona or any other club…