The 2012 European Championships are scheduled to begin in just 19 days, with Poland v Greece and Russia v Czech Republic set to kick-off the competition on 8 June in Group A.
Now then, let s take a look at the latest news and rumours surrounding Euro 2012.
Group A
Russian centre-back Vasili Berezutski has been ruled out of the 2012 European Championships due to a right thigh muscle injury.
The experienced 29-year-old defender has been a part of Russia s senior side since breaking into CSKA Moscow s first team in 2003.
There s no doubt that he ll be missed, but Euro 2012 commentators will be relieved of confusing Vasili with his twin brother Aleksei, who also happens to be a centre-back for CSKA Moscow and the Russian national team.
Group B
Denmark boss Morten Olsen has included Manchester United goalkeeper Anders Lindegaard in Denmark s UEFA EURO 2012 despite injury concerns.
We have never been in doubt about Anders qualities, said Olsen.
It has purely been a matter of testing how he was after his long injury break. After three training sessions we are in no doubt that we ve got an injury-free third keeper in our squad.
Lindegaard enjoyed a fine season with the Red Devils in 2011-12, keeping six clean sheets in eight English Premier League matches.
Don t be surprised if Olsen gives Lindegaard the nod over Stoke City keeper Thomas Sørensen, who started just 16 league games for the Potters in 2011-12.
Group C
What are headlines without mentioned Mario Balotelli? The answer is absolutely nothing.
The controversial Manchester City figure has promised to be on his best behaviour for the duration of Italy s run in this summer s European Championships.
Don t worry, there will be no problems at the Euros, the striker told Il Corriere Dello Sport. I will keep myself under control.
Surely that s music to Cesare Prandelli s ears.
All things considered, on and off the pitch, Mario Balotelli is the player to watch at Euro 2012.
The Azzurri are always a threat at the Euros, and even more-so now that they have Super Mario as part of their side.
Look for the world-class talisman to lead Italy into the latter stage of the competition yet again.
Group D
England striker Wayne Rooney will not take part in the Three Lions friendly against Norway on 26 May because of a minor toe injury.
The man also known as Wazza will miss England s first two matches in Group D due to a two-match ban for his red card against Montenegro in the European qualifiers.
With that said, Rooney is expected to be in the starting XI when England face co-hosts Ukraine in the final match of Group D on 19 June.
