What stadiums were used in Euro 96?
Venues
| London Manchester Liverpool Birmingham Leeds Sheffield Nottingham Newcastle | London |
|---|---|
| Wembley Stadium | |
| Capacity: 76,567 | |
| Liverpool | |
| Anfield |
Who was in the final of Euro 96?
UEFA Euro 1996 Final
| The final took place at the old Wembley Stadium (pictured in 2002). | |
|---|---|
| Event | UEFA Euro 1996 |
| Czech Republic Germany 1 2 | |
| After golden goal extra time | |
| Date | 30 June 1996 |
Where did England finish in Euro 1996?
Quarter-final England made it to the penalty shootout and for once actually won, David Seaman the hero as he saved the decisive spot kick to secure a 4-2 win.
Who was in the England Euro 96 squad?
England’s Euro 1996 squad
- David Seaman (Arsenal)
- Gary Neville (Manchester United)
- Stuart Pearce (Nottingham Forest)
- Paul Ince (Inter Milan)
- Tony Adams (Arsenal)
- Gareth Southgate (Aston Villa)
- David Platt (Arsenal)
- Paul Gascoigne (Rangers)
What’s the furthest England have got in euros?
They first qualified in 1968, and have since participated in the finals on ten occasions, including in 1996, when they were the host nation and thus did not need to qualify. England’s best performance at the finals was a runner-up finish at Euro 2020, when they lost the final to Italy on penalties at Wembley.
Why was Euro 96 so special?
If you were born in Britain in the 1980s, Euro 1996 has long taken the prize for being the best and most entertaining European Championship in living memory. The competition, of course, was hosted in England: it was the first time the Home Nation had staged a major competition since the World Cup in 1966.
Who was England captain in Euro 96?
Tony Adams
England
| No. | Pos. | Player |
|---|---|---|
| 5 | DF | Tony Adams (captain) |
| 6 | DF | Gareth Southgate |
| 7 | MF | David Platt |
| 8 | MF | Paul Gascoigne |
Has Italy ever won the Euros?
The Euro 2012 final was watched by a global audience of around 300 million. The most recent championship, held across Europe in 2021 (postponed from 2020 due to the COVID-19 pandemic), was won by Italy, who lifted their second European title after beating England in the final at Wembley Stadium in London on penalties.