In case anyone thought that England were the only team representing Britain and Ireland in the European Championship, I'd just like to say well done Ireland... both of them. N. Ireland must have pulled off two of the most shock results of the tourney to date. First Spain and now Sweden and with only two players that play in the premiership. They now sit at the top of a qualifying group for the first time in 26 years. People in Belfast are calling for David Healey for first minister.

Well done the Republic too. They really needed that win and a good reslt against Slovakia who had drubbed Wales 5-1 in Cardiff. I still don't believe that Staunton is the man though. Roy Keane anyone?