209: Andreas Möller, Deutschland, Panini England European Football Championship ’96
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The European Championship is back in Germany for the first time since 1988 and if that tournament was anything to go by we might be in for a fun few weeks. Those present and watching along at home didn’t see a single red card and no game went beyond ninety minutes sparing all involved the ennui of extra-time. The Netherlands finally overcame their major final demons thanks to Ruud Gullit ’s header and Marco van Basten ’s iconic volley against the Soviet Union. Jack Charlton ’s Republic of Ireland reached their first international finals and earned a cathartic win over an England side who flew home following subsequent defeats to both finalists. Gareth Southgate ’s men have a kinder group than Bobby Robson’s but they are also long overdue a humiliating exit with Serbia and Slovenia providing potential banana skins. Meanwhile the hosts are looking to go ahead of Spain as the competition’s most successful team with a fourth win and begin their campaign against Scotland tonight. Their l