The top 10 quotes of Euro 2012

1. Martin Keown’s poker face: “Del Bosque has played his hand here… it’s almost like a game of chess.”

2. Graham Taylor splits hairs: “It’s not what I’d call a must-win game, but it’s a game England have to win”

3. Tony Cascarino has met some hard birds in his time: “Steven Gerrard is not the kind of guy who rattles feathers.”

4. Guy Mowbray on Italian probing: “Cassano, powering one into Cole’s backside.”

5. George Hamilton encounters temptation: “The quality of the game is such that self-amusement should be the order of the day.”

6. Brian Kerr fears for the kitman if Fernando gets in again: “Maybe Torres can relieve himself after those three misses.”

7. Steven Alkin insists Spain are in this together: “Busquets turns to find his teammate, one of several on this team.”

8. Clive Tyldesley investigates infighting: “The Dutch have a good record against Holland.”

9. Ger Canning hails Portugal’s knacky corner-forwards: “The Dutch full-back line is being tormented.”

10. Martin Keown, again, also mixing his codes: “Ronaldo leaps like an NFL basketball player.”