European Championship Group B

Austria News

November 17, 2009Austria v Spain: Preview


October 14, 2009France 3-1 Austria: Easy play-off warm up
France warmed up for their World Cup playoff by beating Austria 3-1 in their final Group Seven qualifier at Stade de France on Wednesday.

October 13, 2009France v Austria: Preview


September 10, 2009Austria 2-1 Lithuania: Win but no play-off spot
Roman Wallner converted a penalty 10 minutes from time as Austria defeated Lithuania in Innsbruck to secure third place in World Cup Qualifying Group Seven.

Croatia News

October 14, 2009Kazakhstan 1-2 Croatia: Kranjcar salvages pride
An injury-time goal from Niko Kranjcar gave Croatia a 2-1 win over Kazakhstan on Wednesday but it was not enough to clinch a play-off place for next year's World Cup finals.

September 10, 2009Capello in line for £5m bonus
Harry Harris explains how the FA will fork out £5m if England win the World Cup.

Capello in line for £5m bonus if England triumph
Harry Harris explains how the FA will fork out £5m if England win the World Cup.

September 9, 2009Victorious England still need a Plan B
Harry Harris explains how England still need a Plan B despite securing World Cup qualification.

Germany News

November 19, 2009Löw hails resilient Germany on emotional night
Germany coach Joachim Löw praised his side for their performance in Wednesday night's 2-2 draw with the Ivory Coast in what were difficult circumstances just days after Robert Enke was laid to rest.

November 18, 2009Germany 2-2 Ivory Coast: Emotional night
Lukas Podolski scored twice, including a 93rd-minute equaliser, as Germany's first match since the death of Robert Enke ended in a draw against Ivory Coast.

November 17, 2009Germany v Egypt: Preview


November 12, 2009Enke funeral and remembrance set for Sunday
The funeral of former Hannover and Germany goalkeeper Robert Enke, who took his own life on Tuesday evening, will be held on Sunday.

Poland News

October 30, 2009Local takes Poland reigns for home Euro 2012 tilt
Poland have appointed local Franciszek Smuda as coach in place of sacked Dutchman Leo Beenhakker. Having missed out on a World Cup berth and qualifying automatically as hosts for Euro 2012, Smuda's first competitive game is more than two and a half y

October 14, 2009Poland 0-1 Slovakia: Thrilling win in the snow
Slovakia qualified for their first ever World Cup finals on Wednesday, clinching top spot in Group Three with a 1-0 win in Poland.

September 10, 2009Czech Republic 2-0 Poland: Miracle needed
aThe Czech Republic picked up a hollow victory as Slovenia's win over Slovakia left them needing a San Marino miracle on Wednesday to keep their World Cup dreams alive.

Poland fire Beenhakker after missing World Cup
The Polish Football Association has sacked Leo Beenhakker as coach of its national team after the side's poor showing in a loss to Slovenia that cost Poland a place in the 2010 World Cup in South Africa.