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France stunned as forwards thrive

3 September 2010 | 8:35 pm

Belarus won 1-0 in France as Portugal were held 4-4 by visiting Cyprus, while Italy's Antonio Cassano, Fernando Torres of Spain and England talisman Wayne Rooney inspired victories.

Pogrebnyak brace gives Russia winning start

3 September 2010 | 1:59 pm

Pavel Pogrebnyak scored a goal in each half to earn Russia a 2-0 victory away to Andorra in their UEFA EURO 2008 curtain-raiser.

Arshavin: I’m more effective, less dazzling

3 September 2010 | 6:32 am

Andrey Arshavin has discussed how his playing style has changed since moving to England, while Thomas Vermaelen has stressed the need for Arsenal to address their defensive frailties.

Qualifiers commence for EURO contenders

2 September 2010 | 12:17 am

Tomorrow witnesses the return to qualifying action of Europe's national teams, with holders Spain among the teams setting out on the road to UEFA EURO 2012.