Mike Martin on England’s improvement, Brazil and Argentina’s plights in South American qualifying, Manchester City’s top four belief, the bumbling coach of the France national side, Raymond Domenech, and how Spain might have supported Andy Murray over local hero Nadal.
Karel Brückner has taken the failing Austrian national side to task - with stunning results. Matthew Day writes in praise of the former Czech Republic coach as Austria toasts a stunning victory over France.
As with the 2002 World Cup, these Euros have proved a total write-off for the French. One goal, one point, one red card - sounds familiar? Matthew Day analyses where it all went so wrong for the 2000 European champions.
When the draw was made for Group C, there were huge gasps as France, Italy and the Netherlands were pitted against one another. But Romania’s draw with France means the group’s underdogs are in with a chance of progression.
France are a hot favourite for Euro 2008 but Raynond Domenech pulled off a few surprises in his selections. Mike Martin analyses the 23-man squad.