You’ve seen the TV ad as it followed the evolution of a non-league player into a European star. Now watch the banter flow behind the scenes as the likes of Cesc Fabregas, Cristiano Ronaldo, Ruud Van Nistelrooy and Wesley Sneijder give their advice on how to make next season your best. ...

The last time Spain made it through to the semi-finals of a competition, Cesc Fabregas wasn't even born. No pressure, then, as he stepped up to take the penalty that would knock out the World Champions. Just the expectations of the entire nation on the youngest shoulders on the pitch. Goalk ...

Andre Arshavin missed Russia's first two group games through suspension. He returned for the group decider against Sweden and scored. Last night in the quarter final against Holland, he made one goal and scored another. Don't peak too early.

Turkey are in the semifinals. In their four games so far, they've had the lead for about two minutes in total. It doesn't matter how long you're behind so long as you finish ahead. Better late than out.

All the pre-game talk was of Holland putting out a weakened side against Romania. It was a different side, to be sure. And it won 2-0. No conspiracies, no compromises, no concessions. Three games, three wins. Twenty three players, one team.