Euro 2012 Day 3

Diana Ross was not required

Well 6 games in and we're yet to see a goalless draw so that can't be bad, and it was also a decent and relatively brief opening ceremony. Game of the tournament so far surely came today as Spain drew 1-1 with Italy. Spain were not on top form but came up against a spirited and tactically proficient Italian team in a game either side could have won in the closing moments. 

Fabregas slams in the equaliser

Ireland suffered a hammer blow as they lost 1-3 to Croatia. From the kick-off the team looked nervy in possession and when Croatia went 3-1 up I feared they could be on the end of a real thumping, but in fairness although the damage had been done they had opportunities to reduce the deficit near the end. I can't see any way through for Trappatoni's men, bearing in mind their poor defensive performance, inability to keep the ball and the fact that World champions Spain are next!

So, an exciting day tomorrow. I start a new job and of course it's France vs England at 5.00pm. I predict we may see our first 0-0 of the tournament as in 1992. That wouldn't be the worst result in the world.

England take on France at the impressive Donblass Arena