The European Football Championships

Held every four years, the European Championships represent the pinnacle of international football in Europe. It is arguably more difficult to win the tournament than the World Cup because the continent is traditionally strong in the sport and the overall quality of the opposition is better. Having qualified, which is difficult enough, your team is likely to come up against the cream of European football in the shape of France, Germany, England, Italy and current world champions, Spain. However, throughout the tournament's rich history, some surprise winners have emerged, such as Denmark in 1992 and Greece in 2004. Liam McCann takes us through the history of the championships, its finest games and greatest players, with special emphasis on the 2012 tournament in Poland the Ukraine.