African XI: Mario Balotelli steals the headlines once again as Euro 2012 enters knockout phase

Approaching the final round of group games, all of Goal.com’s African Euros XI had something to play for, and something to prove, ahead of an inevitable swathe of eliminations. Predictably, Italy’s flamboyant striker Mario Balotelli stole the show once again, and it’s natural that our report begins with the Azzuri frontman. For details see

Everton’s Victor Anichebe to replace Victor Moses at Wigan

With the beginning of the 2012/13 English Premier League season about 60 days away, transfer dealings are going up a notch.

And as Wigan are readying themselves for the loss of their inspirational winger Victor Moses to one of the top clubs in the Premiership, they have identified another Nigerian, Everton’s Victor Anichebe as his possible replacement. For More Info, click here

PARKER - ENGLAND CAN DO A CHELSEA

Scott Parker says England's players are increasingly confident they can 'do a Chelsea' at Euro 2012.
Comparisons were drawn between Roy Hodgson's men and the Champions League winners even before they set out for Poland and Ukraine, with both having been written off after being forced to parachute in new managers.
But the fairytale turnaround masterminded by Chelsea boss Roberto Di Matteo is seemingly being mirrored by Hodgson at Euro 2012 after England defied the odds to top their group and set up Sunday's quarter-final against Italy.
Tottenham midfielder Parker said: "I think we have a real togetherness and commitment in the squad and, ultimately, that can get you a long way.
"We've seen that last season with Chelsea and other teams.
"Fundamentally, they are the main key ingredients of why we can go and progress further.
"It's going to be a very tough game against an Italian side that are very well prepared and organised, with individual qualities.
"If we carry on doing what we are doing, we can maybe upset them."
Di Matteo made an art form out of causing upsets in one of the most astonishing European Cup triumphs ever.For more details