Whelan says players must take some blame

Ireland midfielder Glen Whelan says they CAN blame themselves for the goals conceded against Spain in last nights 4-0 defeat in Gdansk.

The Spaniards scored early in the first and second half and while all fans and pundits are agreed we were outclassed Whelan says they made mistakes that their opponents took advantage of.

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Group D takes centre stage this evening as England take on Sweden at 7.45 while at 5 Ukraine meet France.

A win for Ukraine would seal their place in the next round.

In the Premier league

Michael Laudraup has been named Swansea manager on a 2 and half year deal.

The former Barcelona and Real Madrid player takes over from Brendan Rodgers who left for Liverpool.