Chelsea striker, Fernando Torres earn his first start in Euro 2012 final and score a brace in 4-0 Spain victory against Republic of Ireland to sent out of the competition. Torres has moved close to the Euro 2012 leading top scorers, Mario Gomez and Alan Dzagoev both on 3 goals. Another two Spain goals were scored by current Premier League player, the Manchester City midfielder Davis Silva and

Giovanni Trapattoni team, Republic of Ireland enjoyed 4-0 victory over 9 men Estonia in Euro 2012 play-off. Republic of Ireland are now set to take the first leg advantage to home ground and should only avoid a more than 4 goal difference lost to confirm their place in Poland and Ukraine Euro 2012 finals.

Republic of Ireland are on the edge to end the lack on big competition as their last were