Posted on June 25, 2009 by Mark Perrow
ENGLAND face hosts Sweden tonight in the first of the semi-finals.
Stuart Pearce’s side took top spot in the tougher-looking group B thanks to victories over Finland and Spain, and a draw against Germany last time out.
Defeat to Italy on matchday two cost the Swedes top spot in group A, but the hosts have still found [...]
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Posted on June 24, 2009 by Mark Perrow
SPAIN won their first match of the tournament but it wasn’t enough to seal a passage to the semi-finals.
Juan Ramon Lopez Caro’s team were relying on an England victory over Germany in Halmstad, but Stuart Pearce’s much-changed team could not do Spain the favour they desperately needed.
Spain’s fate fell out of their hands when they lost to [...]
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Posted on June 24, 2009 by Mark Perrow
GERMANY secured the point they needed to guarantee them a place in the semi-finals against a second string England team.
England manager Stuart Pearce made 10 changes to his side that beat Spain four days prior; the victory having already assured them a path to the last four.
Only Adam Johnson of Middlesbrough kept his place in the [...]
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Posted on June 19, 2009 by Mark Perrow
ENGLAND became the first team to book their place in the semi-finals, maintaining their 100% record with victory over Spain in Gothenburg.
The defeat leaves Spain needing a favour from their opponents last night when England face Germany in Halmstad on Monday, if they are to progress.
Spain, as always, looked comfortable in possession in midfield but [...]
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