Will England be next? All the winners of the UEFA European Championship

The European Championship in Germany is fast approaching, with football fans around Europe preparing themselves for some action. Let's take a look back at the countries that won the tournament in the past. All data is sourced from Transfermarkt.

The very first Euros was organised in 1960 in France and saw the Soviet Union beat Yugoslavia 2-1 in the final after extra time.

Four years later, the Soviets reached the final again, but this time lost to host Spain 2-1.

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In 1968, it was host Italy who triumphed after a 1-1 draw and a 2-0 replay victory over Yugoslavia.

Four years later, Belgium hosted the tournament, and West Germany went all the way and won the trophy after beating the Soviet Union 3-0.

West Germany also reached the final in 1976, but were beaten by a strong Czechoslovak team. It was Antonin Panenka who scored the decisive penalty with his now world-famous chip.

West Germany made it into the final again in 1980, this time winning 2-1 over Belgium thanks to two goals from striker Horst Hrubesch.

In 1984, Michel Platini led France to European glory on home soil. Les Bleus beat Spain 2-0 in the final, with 'Le Roi' himself opening the scoring.

The Netherlands have a big football tradition but have only won one tournament in their history. Marco van Basten sealed the deal in 1988 against the Soviet Union (0-2) with a legendary volley.

In 1992, Denmark stunned Europe and the world by winning the tournament after being called up to replace Yugoslavia. The Danes went all the way and left Germany empty-handed in the final (2-0).

Four years later, Germany took revenge by beating the Czech Republic thanks to a brace and a golden goal from Oliver Bierhoff (2-1).

Another triumph in 2000 for France, the then reigning world champions. Les Bleus won thanks to a magnificent golden goal from David Trezeguet in the final against Italy (2-1).

Perhaps the biggest upset in Euros history. Greece went all the way to the final in 2004 and left host Portugal devastated thanks to an Angelos Charisteas header.

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Fifteen years ago, Spain had a golden generation, with players like Xavi and Iniesta. La Roja conquered Europe in 2008, beating Germany 0-1 in the final.

After winning the World Cup in 2010, Spain successfully defended their European title in Poland and Ukraine, inflicting a 4-0 defeat on Italy.

In 2016, Portugal wiped away the tears of 2004. Thanks to a goal from unlikely hero Eder, the Portuguese stunned host France after extra time (1-0).

In 2021, England came close to lifting the trophy for the first time in a long time. However, the Three Lions had to settle for the runners-up spot, with Italy winning on penalties.

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