EURO 2012

… is in little doubt that Aidan O’Brien’s Camelot will win next month’s Derby at Epsom.

However, he accepts that Bonfire, who won the Dante at York last week, will push Camelot hard.
Camelot is 8/11 with bet365 to win the Derby while Bonfire can be backed at 11/2.
Buick said: “After such a solid performance I’d certainly have been fancying Bonfire’s chances at Epsom on 2nd June but I’d be extremely concerned about Camelot. I’m afraid he still looks a massive hurdle for any horse to overcome.”

… a return to action in three weeks.
Warrington are 15/8 with bet365 to win the Grand Final while St Helens can be backed at 13/2.
Myler, who is in his second season with Warrington following his transfer from Salford in 2010, said: “The hernia was a minor setback for me and I’m still keen to get out on the field within the next two to three weeks. It’s restricted my options at training, but I’m still able to do quite a lot of upper body work, so my strength should still be about there.”

… 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 … to a player’s face in the changing room.”
England have been drawn in Group D for the finals, where they will face France, Sweden and co-hosts Ukraine, while their …

…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 …around and lots of people showing interest.
“We will define what we are looking for and you shouldn’t include or dismiss anyone on that basis.”
Former Marseille coach…

…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 told Sky Sports’ Guillem Balague: “It was a huge disappointment when I saw…

Belgium’s Nicolas Colsaerts has his sights set on a Ryder Cup debut later this year, with Europe evens with bet365 to beat the USA at Medinah in September.

Colsaerts won the Volvo Match Play Championship in Spain at the weekend to move right into contention for a place in Jose Maria Olazabal’s European team.
Colsaerts told Sky Sports after beating Graeme McDowell by one hole in the Match Play final: “It’s very big, it’s always been a dream of mine as a kid to play the Ryder Cup.
“There’s …

Almost half (48%) of Poland’s population trust that the Polish national team will be able to advance to the next stage and play in quarterfinals, while only a few respondents (3%) hope for the championship – results from the latest survey carried out by CBOS.

According to the CBOS survey, the Poles are careful optimists in evaluation of chances of our national football team at Euro 2012. Over ¼ of respondents (29%) are pessimistically disposed and anticipate that the Polish team won’t be …

… Roy Hodgson announced the names of 23 squad players.

According to British Isles media speculations, Hodgson should have selected for Euro 2012 roster only one player from the pair John Terry (Chelsea London) – Rio Ferdinand (Manchester United… Chelsea London, using obscene and racist vocabulary, should have offended Rio Ferdinand’s brother – Anton, a footballer playing for Queens Park Rangers. That incident was disclosed, because it had been recorded by cameras.

There are two debutants …

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 …

… 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 have been asked this question before and I’m not sure if it will be like having home advantage.
“It could go either way. …