Spain and their number nine Fernando Torres posted a statement of intent with a crushing victory over the Republic of Ireland in Gdansk.
Ireland are heading home but the rest of the group is wide open after Italy drew for a second successive game, this time Croatia sharing the spoils with Cesare Prandelli's men.
Keith Downie is joined by Jamie Borthwick to review the action from Group C and look ahead to the next clashes in Poland and Ukraine.
Also on our Euro 2012 site, we go beyond the headlines with our own unique take on events, as well as hearing from our panel of experts from around Europe.
STV Sport will also bring you live action throughout the tournament with games shown online throughout the month and, if you miss anything, we will have highlights and goals so you can remain up to date with all the action.
Friday fixtures
France v Ukraine (STV) 5pm
England v Sweden (BBC) 7.45pm
Related articles
- STV Sports Daily at the Euros: Kuba's screamer, Czechs cash in
- STV Sports Daily at the Euros: Organised England, Sheva the hero
- STV Sports Daily at the Euros: Ireland deflated, Spain lack bite
- STV Sports Daily at the Euros: Holland v Denmark, Germany v Portugal
- STV's favourite goals from the last 25 years at the European Championships
- STV Sports Daily at the Euros: Our look ahead to the tournament
People who read this story also read
In this section
- Farewell to the red and white as Slaven Bilic and Croatia make way
-
Croatia 0-1 Spain: Bilic's Croats denied as Jesus Navas saves La Roja
- Croatian fans accused of racially abusing Italy striker Mario Balotelli
- Croatia in touching distance of quarter-final after attacking switch
- Italy to rest up to prevent performance dips after letting leads slip
- Euro 2012 Talk: Bilic blames ref, Ireland's lament, a malevolent boot
-
Italy 1-1 Croatia: Mario Mandzukic leveller denies Azzurri
- Euro 2012 Talk: England's Chelsea impression, all hail Sheva
- Croatian midfield is the key to progress from Group C
-
Rep of Ireland 1-3 Croatia: Mario Mandzukic stars as Ireland disappoint

To leave a comment, please sign in.