Germany coach Joachim Low has confirmed that centre-back Per Mertesacker remains part of his plans for Euro 2012.

Franck Ribery has talked up France's chances at Euro 2012, claiming that there was a good feeling within the squad and that everyone was determined to succeed at the summer event.

Euro 2012 host nations Poland and Ukraine should be considered outside threats for this summer's showpiece tournament, according to Sharp FanLabs.

Tottenham Hotspur manager Harry Redknapp has revealed that he will seek approval from son, Jamie, before considering taking the vacant England manager's job.

David Beckham has hailed Harry Redknapp a 'great manager' with the Tottenham boss still favoured to take the England job.

Tottenham boss Harry Redknapp would take Manchester United midfielder Paul Scholes to Euro 2012 if he was England manager.

Harry Redknapp says he is "flattered" to be considered the favourite to replace Fabio Capello as England manager and has admitted he would have to consider taking the "ultimate job for an Englishman".

FA chairman David Bernstein says the governing body will not rush into finding a replacement for Fabio Capello, but conceded the governing body would prefer to appoint an English or British candidate and that public opinion would be taken into account.

Germany coach Joachim Low has asserted the progress his team have enjoyed in recent years reflects as well upon society in his country as it does upon the sporting quality being produced at Bundesliga academies.

Germany boss Joachim Low admitted that he could be tempted by a club coaching role in the future, but says that he would not do so in his native Germany.

Sunderland winger James McClean has been added to the Republic of Ireland squad to face Czech Republic on February 29.

France coach Laurent Blanc has played down his expectations for this year's European Championships in Poland and Ukraine.

Manchester United veteran Paul Scholes is seriously considering coming out of international retirement to help England in this summer’s Euro 2012 Championships, according to The Sun.

Fabio Capello has blamed a "misunderstanding" for his decision to resign as England manager on Wednesday.

The Italian media are united in shock by the turn of events which saw Fabio Capello quit his job as England manager.

Harry Redknapp has been installed as hot favourite to take over as England manager, just hours after being cleared of tax dodging.