Channel NewsAsia
Steven Gerrard hailed England's "unbreakable" defence after managing to frustrate France to earn a crucial 1-1 draw in their Euro 2012 opener. The England captain led from the front with a tireless performance in central midfield as Roy Hodgson's...
Sydney Morning Herald
Story continues below On a sweltering night of bugs and sweaty brows, the defending of John Terry and shot-blocking obduracy of Parker and Gerrard stood out. One is a marauder and match-winner confined to a more defensive role in a two-man midfield.
Sky News
In the west, there'll be heavy showers for Ireland, Wales and the south-west, but many central and northern parts will be dry overnight, with cloud breaking and allowing temperatures to fall back into single figures. So the best of the sunshine early...
Sydney Morning Herald
France coach Laurent Blanc said he did not know who midfielder Samir Nasri was targeting when he screamed 'Shut your face!' after scoring the equaliser in Monday's 1-1 draw with England. The Manchester City midfielder found the bottom-left corner of...
The independent
England manager Roy Hodgson declared last night that his side would go from strength to strength, after surviving an exacting test in the Donetsk heat to secure a draw with France which left him deeply satisfied. "We'll get fitter as well match...
The independent
It was a performance for a time of austerity, devoid of the ambition that will always be hoped for from those of a country whose psyche, where the national football team is concerned, is skewed by the act of having bestowed the sport on the rest of...