Larry Ryan pays tribute to Jimmy Magee and remembers his best moments...

For all the talk of this possibly being the coronation of Lionel Messi and for all his moments of brilliance that have elevated this tournament above the average, facing him tomorrow is a story just as remarkable.

STUART PEARCE has told his England Under-21s that heroic failure counts for nothing – and they must create a new chapter of history when they face Germany in the European Championship final in Malmo tonight (7.45pm).

GERMANY will be represented in the quarter-finals of the European Championships after all, but not as they would have wished.

Republic of Ireland U-21 2, Germany U-21 2