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Euro 2012 qualifiers: The latest tables and stats as Italy secured qualification for next summer's tournament

Italy secure qualification as Denmark, Holland and Sweden also win

• Italy second team to qualify for Euro 2012 after Germany • Holland beat Finland 2-0 to extend 100% record Giampaolo Pazzini ensured Italy became the second team after Germany to qualify for the Euro 2012 finals next summer as the substitute struck a late winner to see off Slovenia in...

England's static wingers fail to flick the switch to stretch Wales | David Pleat

Ashley Young and Stewart Downing were blockaded by good cover and should have crossed over to find different angles A smooth, convincing England win was expected and style and swagger demanded to build on the performance in Bulgaria but neither were delivered. Wales, without Craig Bellamy, were...

Which team from outside the top flight have gone furthest in Europe?

Plus: Jupp Heynckes: record breaker?; Footballers on TV (2); and the history of shirt sponsorship. Send your questions and answers to [email protected] and follow us on Twitter "Birmingham have qualified for the Europa League group stage," wrote William Call last week . "Is this the furthest...

Socrates back in hospital with internal bleeding

The former Brazil captain Socrates has been readmitted to a Sao Paulo hospital suffering from internal bleeding, according to reports.

Onuoha gets second chance in City squad from Mancini

Manchester City defender Nedum Onuoha, whose mother's correspondence with Garry Cook has left the chief executive with a slim hold on his job, is to be brought back into manager Roberto Mancini's plans for this season.

Fulham defends ticket 'chaos' at friendly

Fulham yesterday defended ticketing arrangements at Craven Cottage for the international friendly in which Brazil beat Ghana 1-0 on Monday night. Thousands of fans arrived before kick-off to collect pre-ordered tickets but were greeted by chaotic scenes.

Vermaelen 'back in training in a month'

Arsenal defender Thomas Vermaelen hopes to return to training in four weeks after undergoing surgery on his left ankle. "Yesterday I had a small procedure to take out my plantaris tendon," he wrote on Twitter. "Just to prevent it becomes a big problem. Back training in 4 weeks."

Van Aanholt keen to follow in Cleverley's footsteps

Patrick van Aanholt hopes to follow the example set by Tom Cleverley and have a successful loan spell at Wigan Athletic this season. Cleverley impressed during his stint there last year and, on his return to his parent club, has since broken into the Manchester United first team and the senior...