Euro 2008 Teams in Action Next Week

This time next week, all the Euro 2008 teams will be involved in international friendlies. Some will play each other, some will be play against non-Euro 2008 teams.

France arguably has the best game in terms of preparation, as Les Bleus face England at Stade de France. Certainly Ray-Ray Domenech thinks so, predicting that “Against England, we will have to play as if we were in the Euro finals.” England (incorrectly) expected to be at the big show this summer, until a combination of Steve and McClaren scuppered that. But now they’re rebuilding under Fabio Capello and of all the teams in action this weekend, England players probably have the most to prove.

We’re still waiting on Fabio Capello to name his squad, but the game could also see David Beckham get his 100th England cap.

We’ll build up to the friendlies involving Euro 2008 teams throughout the week, but here’s a quick rundown of the fixtures. Euro 2008 teams in bold.

Austria v Holland
Belarus v Turkey
Denmark v Czech Republic
France v England
Poland v USA
Portugal v Greece
Romania v Russia
Scotland v Croatia
Spain v Italy
Sweden v Brazil
Switzerland v Germany