After beating Sweden, Ukraine and drawing against France in the group stage, England, captained by Steven Gerrard, were looking good heading into the quarter finals against Italy. But when it was 0-0 after 120 minutes, Italy went on to win 4-2 on penalties. Ahead of our first group match against Croatia on Sunday, relive the highs and lows of the 2012 tournament with these retro pictures. The first episode of JPI Media's new 'We Could Be Euros' Euro 2020 podcast is now available here and here.
1. Euro 2012
Football fans fill Itis Itis bar to watch the first Euro 2012 England game, England v France.. Photo: Andrew Higgins
2. Euro 2012
Football fans fill Itis Itis bar to watch the first Euro 2012 England game, England v France. Photo: Andrew Higgins
3. Euro 2012
England fans watching the England v Ukraine Euro 2012 game, in The Barbican. Photo: Andrew Higgins
4. Euro 2012
Football fans fill Itis Itis bar to watch the first Euro 2012 England game, England v France. Photo: Andrew Higgins