The hopes of a nation have been allowed to rise ever-so-slightly after England qualified top of Group D.
Now Italy stand between them and a semi-final showdown with Germany. STV’s England blogger for Euro 2012, David Preece, joins us to talk penalty shoot-outs, goal-line technology and the psychology of the underdog.
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STV Sports Daily at the Euros: England v Italy plus last night's goals
- Scott Parker: England can ‘do a Chelsea’ and claim Euro 2012 glory
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