Euro 2008 Russia Team Guide
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Route to the tournamentRussia’s road to Euro 2008: A roller coast ride
A new era in Russian football was ushered in under Dutch coach Guus Hiddink as he qualified Russia for the Euro 2008 tournament. A tumultuous, and at times difficult, campaign was finally rounded off with qualification after Croatia gave them a helping hand by beating England in the final group game.by James on Tuesday, 13th May 2008
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history at the tournamentEuropean Championship History: Russia
Competing as the USSR, Russia have enjoyed an excellent record at the European Championships reserving some of their best form for the tournament. As the USSR they won the inaugural tournament in 1960, as well as finishing as runners-up four years later in 1964, a feat they repeated in 1988. Since they became Russia they have enjoyed less success although they have qualified for three of the last four tournaments, only missing out in 2000.by James on Tuesday, 13th May 2008
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Key PlayerRussia's key man - Konstantin Zyrianov
Although already 30, Zyrianov has only 9 international caps for his country Russia. It may seem strange to select a player with so few caps to his name, but Zyrianov enjoys such a strong reputation within Russia, that in just 2 seasons he has gone from virtual unknown to all but the most ardent Russian observers to one of the most sought after midfielders on the continent.by Walter Townsend on Tuesday, 3rd June 2008
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Player to WatchRussia's one to watch - Andrei Arshavin
Although already quite well known to the wider football watching public as well as his own Russian fans, Arshavin, the 2006 Russian footballer of the year, could become one of the best known Russian players ever if he can take his current club form into Euro 2008.by Walter Townsend on Tuesday, 3rd June 2008
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Team guideRussia – Banking on home strength
After recent success for Russian club sides in Europe, Guus Hiddink and the management team in Russia will be hoping that they can translate that form into the international arena. Russia so often promise much but deliver little at major tournaments. However, the inclusion of 6 Zenit players, who won the Russian League and UEFA Cup in recent months, will raise hopes that they can assist the national side and transform them from into international heavy weights.by Walter Townsend on Tuesday, 3rd June 2008
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