Robin van Persie scores 19th as Man United blank Everton to open up 12-point lead

Everton had come from 4-2 down to snatch a draw at Old Trafford last season, a result that played a key role in City eventually overhauling their rivals to win the title.

UEFA Euro 2012: Holland hope for Danish deja vu in Euro opener

Having started their march to the last World Cup final with a win over Denmark, Holland will bid to begin their Euro 2012 campaign in identical fashion when the teams meet in Kharkiv on Saturday.

Mathijsen back for 1st training since injury

Even fully fit, the Netherlands defense was always going to be the team's soft spot at the European Championship. Struggling with injury makes it even worse.

Team spirit the key for England, says Heitinga

England may appear to be in turmoil having only hired a coach a month ago and losing three key players to injury in the last 10 days but Johnny Heitinga believes all is not doom and gloom.