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INSANE: Euro 2004 | Vintage Vibes

‘Rooney’s injury in 2004 was one of those sliding doors moments. If England are going to win the World Cup this year, they’re going to need those moments to go for them’ Joe Cole and Ashley Cole on the role fate will play this summer

The former England duo have recalled Wayne Rooney’s impact at Euro 2004

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Nations which won continental championships

After the World Cup, continental competitions offer the biggest prizes in international football. Here, a look at some of the most notable winners...

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The best Portuguese players ever

Ranking the greatest footballers from Portugal

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Players sent off at the Euros

From the first red card in 1968 to more recent dismissals, a look at the players sent off at the Euros...

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‘We hear nonsense about Greece only defending at Euro 2004, but we beat holders France playing good football – their names meant nothing to us’: Greek legend reflects on their HUGE European Championship title, 20 years on

Greece stunned the world when they beat hosts Portugal to win Euro 2004

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Best Euros players of all time

From its beginnings in 1960 up until the modern day, a look at the best players in the history of the European Championship...

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Best Euros moments

From memorable goals to iconic celebrations, a look at the best moments in the history of the European Championship...

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Best Euros underdogs

From shock winners to surprise semi-finalists and more, a look at the best underdogs in European Championship history...

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Euros winners without playing a match

A look at the European champions who never got on the pitch as their national teams triumphed...

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‘It’s never OK to miss a penalty at a major tournament, but someone has to and at Euro 2004 it was me. I was able to move past it – it doesn’t haunt me’: Darius Vassell reflects on quarter-final miss, two decades on

Former England forward Darius Vassell missed the vital spot kick against Portugal at Euro 2004

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Adidas release iconic Euro 2004 remake ball - along with some incredible Predators

Adidas have re-released the Euro 2004 ball, with a new colourway of the Predators also now available

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Gus Poyet exclusive: “It’s 20 years since Greece triumphed at Euro 2004 – there’s massive pressure to win the play-offs"

The former Chelsea star understands the importance of reaching Germany – in the semis, they must beat Kazakhstan

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Greatest Euros goals ever

Our selection of the best goals ever scored in the European Championship. Does your favourite make our list?

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The best footballers of the 00s

Ranking the finest players on the planet during the first decade of the 21st century

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Best midfielders of the 2000s

Some of the world's finest picked up where they left off in the 1990s. Other new talents emerged. But who were the pick from the first decade of the new millennium?

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The best defenders of the 00s

Who were the finest centre-backs, full-backs and wing-backs to grace the pitch during the 21st century's first decade?

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Tottenham legend Ledley King explains why his finest moment in an England shirt was also the beginning of the end for him

Tottenham's Ledley King went into Euro 2004 as a first-choice defender – but that didn't last long and neither did his England career after that

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Wayne Rooney "saw fear" after smashing France legend Lilian Thuram's jaw following jibe

Wayne Rooney burst onto the global scene for England at Euro 2004 after being dismissed by one of France's best players before the tournament, he wanted to show what he could do

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