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Roy Hodgson refuses to gamble over Rio Ferdinand for Euro 2012, but will take Andy Carroll
16 May 2012 12:00 AM
Hodgson leaves United defender out of his England squad but takes a chance on Carroll
FA fears that England players will be racially abused in Poland and Ukraine during Euro 2012
16 May 2012 12:00 AM
Bernstein promised by Platini that referees will have 'more powers to deal with incidents'
Uefa announce new Euro 2020 bid process
16 May 2012 10:33 AM
Uefa have confirmed that countries will still be able to bid for Euro 2020 - even if they did not declare an interest before yesterday's deadline.
'Force of nature' Gary Neville will be a success with England predicts Ryan Giggs
16 May 2012 10:12 AM
Ryan Giggs thinks Gary Neville is an outstanding addition to the England coaching staff and has backed his former Manchester United team-mate to go on and become a top-class manager.
Celtic cousins join forces in hope of hosting Euro 2020
16 May 2012 12:00 AM
Scotland, Wales and the Republic of Ireland are set to mount a joint bid to host Euro 2020. Turkey and Georgia are the other predicted bidders and as both countries have potentially serious flaws as prospective hosts, the Celtic nations will stand a good chance should they decide to translate a declaration of interest into a concrete bid.
Spurs' Kaboul ruled out of France squad for Euro 2012
16 May 2012 12:00 AM
The Tottenham Hotspur defender Younès Kaboul will miss next month's European Championship after being left out of the provisional France squad because of a knee injury.
Scotland, Wales and the Republic of Ireland declare interest in hosting Euro 2020
15 May 2012 01:27 PM
Scotland, Wales and the Republic of Ireland have formally declared an interest in jointly hosting Euro 2020, as the Celtic nations scent a chance to challenge Turkey for one of sport's three mega events.
Euro 2012 files: The top managers
15 May 2012 12:01 AM
Euro 2012 kicks-off in just a matter of weeks and in anticipation The Independent will be running down the key factors and people to keep an eye on in Poland and Ukraine this summer.
New coach Gary Neville seen as 'future England manager'
15 May 2012 12:00 AM
Hodgson's most notable selection as United legend joins backroom staff on four-year deal
Former Manchester United defender Gary Neville joins Roy Hodgson's England staff on four-year deal
14 May 2012 02:08 PM
New England manager Roy Hodgson believes Gary Neville will make an invaluable contribution to his coaching team.
Ben Foster rejects Roy Hodgson's England plea for Euro 2012
13 May 2012 10:10 PM
Albion goalkeeper turns down the chance of international return to concentrate on family
Alex Ferguson: Rio Ferdinand won't last Euro 2012 pace
13 May 2012 12:00 AM
Manchester United's Rio Ferdinand is the latest England player to have his fitness for this summer's European Championship put in doubt, which could lead to a reprieve for another former captain, Chelsea's John Terry.
Euro 2012 files: The meanest defenders
12 May 2012 12:01 AM
Euro 2012 kicks-off in just a matter of weeks and in anticipation The Independent will be running down the key factors and people to keep an eye on in Poland and Ukraine this summer.
Bent aiming to time his Euros run to perfection
12 May 2012 12:00 AM
Injured Villa striker believes he can recover but defender Smalling is forced to admit defeat
John Terry remains optimistic of Euro 2012 role for England
11 May 2012 10:40 AM
Chelsea skipper John Terry remains hopeful of playing at Euro 2012 despite not yet hearing from new England manager Roy Hodgson about his possible involvement.
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