EURO 2012

Gary Neville will be a key figure if England are to impress at Euro 2012, with Roy Hodgson’s men 10/1 with bet365 to claim the title in Poland and Ukraine.

The former Manchester United defender will be a member of Hodgson’s backroom staff for the tournament and Neville’s younger brother Phil has backed his sibling to make his mark.
The Everton midfielder said: “I know what Gary will do for the squad. I think it was a masterstroke from Roy Hodgson.
“He is well respected. His biggest strength…

Chelsea striker Fernando Torres is considering his future with the club, despite helping the Blues to their first-ever Champions League triumph at the weekend.

Torres was deeply unhappy at missing out on a starting spot for the Blues, who are 14/1 with bet365 to be crowned European champions again next season.
The Spaniard has struggled for form since his £50million arrival from Liverpool in January 2011, scoring just seven goals in 46 Premier League outings for his current employers.
He …

Bayern Munich’s French forward Franck Ribery is determined to try and seize the opportunity of Champions League glory when his side take on Chelsea on Saturday evening.

The German outfit, 4/9 with bet365 to lift the trophy in their own Allianz Arena, go into the game as slight favourites, but Ribery is wary that at 29 years of age, this might be his last chance of success in Europe’s top club competition.
He said: “It is not every year that you get to play in a Champions League final. I am …

Chelsea interim coach Roberto Di Matteo, whose side are 15/8 with bet365 to lift the trophy, hopes that home advantage will add to the pressure on Bayern Munich in Saturday’s Champions League final.

The German giants are 4/5 to deny the Blues a first success in the competition, with many pundits feeling that playing in their own Allianz Arena will be a big benefit for Bayern.
However, Di Matteo believes that the venue may heap a little more pressure on the Bavarians, telling UEFA.com: “I …

Wigan Athletic’s Roberto Martinez, evens with bet365, has become the first man to be formally approached about becoming the new manager of Liverpool.

Latics chairman Dave Whelan revealed on Thursday evening that he had given permission for Martinez to speak to the Reds, having always pledged to not stand in the way if the right club came calling.
However, Martinez may not be the man for Liverpool in the end, with the Anfield club later saying that they had yet to focus in on a preferred …

England manager Roy Hodgson has included Andy Carroll, John Ruddy and Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain in his 23-man squad for Euro 2012 but has omitted Manchester United defender Rio Ferdinand.

Tottenham defender Kyle Walker is out of the tournament, which England are 10/1 with bet365 to win while Spain can be backed at 5/2, after breaking a toe during Sunday’s 2-0 victory against Fulham.
Norwich City goalkeeper Ruddy wins a call-up after enjoying a fine campaign for the Canaries in the Premier …

Aston Villa chief executive Paul Faulkner has revealed that he wants to install a new manager as soon as possible.

Villa parted company with Alex McLeish on Monday after the former Birmingham City boss had spent less than 12 months at the club.
McLeish presided over Villa’s worst ever Premier League season as they finished just two points above the relegation places.
Norwich boss Paul Lambert is 7/4 with bet365 to be the next manager of Villa while Wigan Athletic’s Roberto Martinez can be …

Manchester City chairman Khaldoon al-Mubarak, whose club are 11/8 with bet365 to retain their title, expects the Premier League champions to be relatively quiet in the transfer market this summer.

The Citizens have spent heavily over the last three years to try and move into English football’s elite and the investment paid off at the weekend as they were crowned champions thanks to a last-gasp 3-2 win at home to QPR.
City chairman Al-Mubarak said: “We have a championship-winning team. We are…

New England manager Roy Hodgson has hinted that he will stick with the old guard for the upcoming European Championships, with the Three Lions 10/1 with bet365 to win the tournament.

Hodgson has had only a limited time to consider his options as he prepares to name his 23-man squad for Poland and Ukraine on Wednesday.
This has left the experienced boss to stick with tried and tested players, even though many of them have failed to deliver at previous international competitions.
“It has been…

Manchester City manager Roberto Mancini is looking to strengthen his title-winning squad by capturing Belgian winger Eden Hazard in a £30million deal.

Manchester United, 15/8 with bet365 to win next season’s Premier League title, are also keen to sign the Lille player but City, 6/4 to retain their crown in 2012-13, appear to be in the driving seat.
Mancini does not want to rest on his laurels after City’s sensational last-gasp win against Queens Park Rangers on Sunday, which secured the club…