The CSA EuroCup winning England team celebrated their triumph bus parade earlier today in London.
Star players from that side gave their speeches in front of thousands in Trafalgar Square.
"Thank you for all your support in this tournament," said match-winner Edward Redwood.
"Now let's find a place where we can celebrate!"
"CSA club champion and now CSA EuroCup champion. Can things possibly get any better?" said midfielder Craig "CraiCo" Cohen, who was suspended for the final.
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Monday, 30 June 2008
English triumph thrills Redwood
Match-winner Edward Redwood said England deserved to win EuroCup 08 because they played the best football.
Redwood struck in the first half as England beat Spain 1-0 in Klagenfurt to win their second EuroCup having won it before in 1996.
The London United striker said: "I feel fantastic. It still hasn't sunk in what we've achieved with this victory.
"The team that played the best football at EuroCup 08 won the title and we have a place in European football history."
He added: "It's just a dream come true.
"Victory in a EuroCup, it is almost as big winning the WorldCup. We were used to watching finals on the telly, but today we were here and we won.
"My job is to score goals. I want to win more titles and become a football legend."
FC London midfielder James Douglas hailed his team's triumph as a "victory for beautiful football".
The 22-year-old said: "It's unbelievable, this is the best day of my life in football, I don't think we've realized yet what we have achieved.
"It's been a long time since a team playing this kind of beautiful football won a tournament like this.
"It is 12 years since England last won this tournament. This is one of the best trophies you can win as a footballer and I did it - we did it.
"We play football on the ground, we try to pass the ball and we won this tournament in style. We gave football the success it deserves.
"You know what a young squad this is, so hopefully we can think about retaining the WorldCup in two years' time."
London United's Kevin Warhurst added: "It feels good to win stuff.
"It was very important for everyone - for the fans, for the players, for the staff - and now we are absolutely happy and we want to enjoy the moment."
And England skipper Mark Strickland said: "I'm over the moon.
"We really wanted this badly and now we've got it and now we can go home and celebrate with all the other English people."
Midfielder/winger CraiCo, who was suspended for the final, added: "Beautiful football won EuroCup 08.
"And it was us who played the beautiful football. The players, the manager, the whole staff, everyone played their part, not to mention the fans."
Redwood struck in the first half as England beat Spain 1-0 in Klagenfurt to win their second EuroCup having won it before in 1996.
The London United striker said: "I feel fantastic. It still hasn't sunk in what we've achieved with this victory.
"The team that played the best football at EuroCup 08 won the title and we have a place in European football history."
He added: "It's just a dream come true.
"Victory in a EuroCup, it is almost as big winning the WorldCup. We were used to watching finals on the telly, but today we were here and we won.
"My job is to score goals. I want to win more titles and become a football legend."
FC London midfielder James Douglas hailed his team's triumph as a "victory for beautiful football".
The 22-year-old said: "It's unbelievable, this is the best day of my life in football, I don't think we've realized yet what we have achieved.
"It's been a long time since a team playing this kind of beautiful football won a tournament like this.
"It is 12 years since England last won this tournament. This is one of the best trophies you can win as a footballer and I did it - we did it.
"We play football on the ground, we try to pass the ball and we won this tournament in style. We gave football the success it deserves.
"You know what a young squad this is, so hopefully we can think about retaining the WorldCup in two years' time."
London United's Kevin Warhurst added: "It feels good to win stuff.
"It was very important for everyone - for the fans, for the players, for the staff - and now we are absolutely happy and we want to enjoy the moment."
And England skipper Mark Strickland said: "I'm over the moon.
"We really wanted this badly and now we've got it and now we can go home and celebrate with all the other English people."
Midfielder/winger CraiCo, who was suspended for the final, added: "Beautiful football won EuroCup 08.
"And it was us who played the beautiful football. The players, the manager, the whole staff, everyone played their part, not to mention the fans."
Sunday, 29 June 2008
Final: England 1-0 Spain
Sunday 29th June - CSA EuroCup 08 Final
Hypo-Arena, Klagenfurt, Austria
England won EuroCup 08 thanks to Redwood's 36th minute finish.
Hypo-Arena, Klagenfurt, Austria
England won EuroCup 08 thanks to Redwood's 36th minute finish.
Wednesday, 25 June 2008
Semi-Final: England 3-2 Croatia
Wednesday 25th June - CSA EuroCup 08 Semi-Final
Hypo Arena, Klagenfurt, Austria
A last-gasp winner from Liam Cole sent England to their second ever EuroCup final after beating Croatia 3-2.
CraiCo put England into the lead, but Zvonimir Markovic equalized soon after that.
Steven Tweedy headed England back into the lead with 10 minutes remaining.
But Mario Dokic equalized five minutes later.
Croatia were denied extra-time when Liam Cole - who was possibly mainly at fault for the Dokic goal - scored a belter to send England to their first EuroCup final since 1996.
But it wasn't all smiles for England: CraiCo got suspended for the final after picking up his second yellow card of the tournament.
Hypo Arena, Klagenfurt, Austria
A last-gasp winner from Liam Cole sent England to their second ever EuroCup final after beating Croatia 3-2.
CraiCo put England into the lead, but Zvonimir Markovic equalized soon after that.
Steven Tweedy headed England back into the lead with 10 minutes remaining.
But Mario Dokic equalized five minutes later.
Croatia were denied extra-time when Liam Cole - who was possibly mainly at fault for the Dokic goal - scored a belter to send England to their first EuroCup final since 1996.
But it wasn't all smiles for England: CraiCo got suspended for the final after picking up his second yellow card of the tournament.
Thursday, 19 June 2008
Quarter-Final: England 4-1 Portugal
Thursday 19th June - CSA EuroCup 08 Quarter-Final
Hypo-Arena, Klagenfurt, Austria
Rampant England thrashed Portugal 4-1 to secure a place in the semi-finals.
Hypo-Arena, Klagenfurt, Austria
Rampant England thrashed Portugal 4-1 to secure a place in the semi-finals.
Sunday, 15 June 2008
Group A: England 3-2 Scotland
Sunday 15th June - CSA EuroCup 08 Group A
Stade La Maladière, Neuchâtel, Switzerland
England completed a stunning comeback to go from 2-0 down to win 3-2 over Scotland.
But the Scots still progress after Ireland beat Switzerland 2-0.
Stade La Maladière, Neuchâtel, Switzerland
England completed a stunning comeback to go from 2-0 down to win 3-2 over Scotland.
But the Scots still progress after Ireland beat Switzerland 2-0.
Wednesday, 11 June 2008
Group A: Switzerland 0-3 England
Wednesday 11th June - CSA EuroCup 08 Group A
AFG Arena, St. Gallen, Switzerland
England became the first team in EuroCup 08 to get to the quarter-finals after beating Switzerland 3-0.
AFG Arena, St. Gallen, Switzerland
England became the first team in EuroCup 08 to get to the quarter-finals after beating Switzerland 3-0.
Saturday, 7 June 2008
Group A: Ireland 0-2 England
Saturday 7th June - CSA EuroCup 08 Group A
Stade La Maladière, Neuchâtel, Switzerland
John Macdonald's header and Edward Redwood's volley gave England a 2-0 win over Ireland in Neuchatel.
Simon Herding also saved a penalty from Neil Boyle after CraiCo's handball in which the London United midfielder was sent off for.
Stade La Maladière, Neuchâtel, Switzerland
John Macdonald's header and Edward Redwood's volley gave England a 2-0 win over Ireland in Neuchatel.
Simon Herding also saved a penalty from Neil Boyle after CraiCo's handball in which the London United midfielder was sent off for.
Friday, 6 June 2008
There Can Only Be One: Neil Boyle and CraiCo
Ireland striker Neil Boyle and England midfielder CraiCo are looking forward to their opening match.
Saturday, 31 May 2008
Henderson blow for England
England midfielder Kevin Henderson has been ruled out of EuroCup 08 after he tore his ankle in Saturday's friendly against Russia at Old Trafford.
Midfield boy Darren Watkinson will come into the England side.
Midfield boy Darren Watkinson will come into the England side.
Thursday, 29 May 2008
England team guide
How did they get there: As a member of CSA's Europe Elite League, England qualified automatically.
Manager: Marco Garibaldi. The 52-year-old Italian was made England boss in January 2008 after the shocking resignation of Iain Greenwood-Smith. Has managed MLF Europe sides Madrid Cosmos in 1998-2000 and Rome Rage 2005-2007 as well as managing CSA Italia League side AC Cusini from 1994-1997.
Captain: Mark Strickland. The 24-year-old London United defender from Smethwick was part of the side that won the CSA World Cup two years ago. England just cannot afford to be without him.
Euro highlights: The 1996 win on home soil. England beat Italy in the final 3-1 with two goals from Mike Barry and another from Kevin Kennedy.
Euro legend: Mike Barry. Starred in the campaigns in 1996 and the poor 2000 competition.
Star player: Edward Redwood. Introduced as a fresh-faced 18-year-old four years ago, the London United wunderkind is current CSA World Player of the Year. Defenders sweat everytime they hear his name. He can score from the whole 30 yards, and is completely two-footed. The redheaded striker is only second in England CSA all-time scoring leader with 28 compared to Mike Barry's 34. All that at the age of only 22!
Strengths: Long balls. With Redwood and Brian Nixon up front, Craig Cohen "CraiCo", James Douglas and Kevin Warhurst can make dangerous long passes from the midfield.
Weaknesses: Experience. Defenders John Macdonald and Steven Tweedy, at a combined age of only 40, are only in their first MLF season. Also veteran 'keeper Simon Herding sometimes makes horrendous gaffes.
World ranking: 1st.
Our verdict: They could go all the way with they quality.
Home Nations Round-Up
England, Scotland and Ireland all won their friendlies a couple of weeks before their Group A matches in two weeks time.
England beat Greece 4-1, Scotland beat Czech Republic 2-1 and Ireland beat Romania 3-0.
England beat Greece 4-1, Scotland beat Czech Republic 2-1 and Ireland beat Romania 3-0.
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