The biggest win of Euro 2012 so far.
Vicente del Bosque made one change, leaving out Cesc Fabregas and playing with a proper striker – Fernando Torres started upfront.
Giovanni Trapattoni also made a single change upfront – Kevin Doyle dropped out, and Simon Cox started behind Robbie Keane.
Spain were clearly the better side here –...
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Croatia recorded a comfortable victory over Ireland and go top of Group C.
Slaven Bilic used Vedran Corluka in the centre of defence and played Darijo Srna in his traditional position of right-back in order to play Ivan Rakitic on the right of midfield, and used Ognjen Vukojevic as his holding midfielder.
Giovanni Trapattoni announced his...
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It is a decade since Ireland last qualified for a major international tournament, and the three biggest stars from the 2002 World Cup will represent Ireland again here – Shay Given in goal, Damien Duff on the wing and Robbie Keane upfront.
They’re probably still the three biggest stars, which rather sums up Ireland’s situation...
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Giovanni Trapattoni has guided Ireland to their first major tournament for a decade, yet there are still questions about his tactics.
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