Euro 2012 Live Stream: Spain and Other Exciting Squads You Can't Miss

When the Spaniards take on the Croatians in their final match against Group C, you will not want to miss this action.

For both teams, their destiny lies in their own hands. For both Spain and Croatia, their managers realize that a 2-2 draw would be enough to secure them both a spot in the quarterfinals—so long as the Italians defeat the eliminated Irishmen as expected. However, a loss for either Spain or Croatia will eliminate the loser, as the victor will move on.

Also in Group C: All that the Italians need to do is hope that Spain can beat Croatia and then rout Ireland, who have acted as the punching bag of their conference. If they beat the Irish with an impressive enough win, they may move on after two draws early on.

Meanwhile, in Group D, England takes on Ukraine on Tuesday following their victory against Sweden and a slightly disappointing draw against France.

Spain

Spanish boss Vicente Del Bosque realizes that a loss would eliminate them from the European 2012 Championship Tournament.

Spain won the tournament in 2008 and went on to win the World Cup in 2010. Without much debate, Spain has the most to lose if they happen to get eliminated this early on. Spain has an incredibly impressive team and needs to play with much determination to continue in this tournament.

Unfortunately, they will be playing against a red-hot team from Croatia. Croatia is currently playing well (1-1-0) and competed incredibly well against 2006 World Cup champion Italy.

Although a draw would keep them in the tournament, Spain has their eyes set on bigger things. Asked if they would take the draw, Xavi Hernandez had a pointed response:

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Absolutely not. We only know how to play attacking football so a draw would not suit us. Our aim is always to go out for victory and against Croatia it will be no exception. We will play to get three points from the first minute until the last.

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When the games begin, keep your eyes out on Fernando Torres for Spain and Niko Kranjcar for Croatia. Spain has their entire season to lose, as well as their reputation. My money is on La Roja.

Live Stream: ESPN3 at 2:30 PM EDT, 6/18

Italy

Italy need a victory.

Luckily, they’re playing an already eliminated Irish team, and one would expect them to come out on top. After all, Ireland is playing for nothing but pride while Italy has their season to lose. If they look to move on in the tournament, they’re going to need to secure this first victory of the tournament.

They haven’t lost yet, either, of course.

Their draw against Spain was exciting and good for the national team, but after a disappointing match against Croatia, the Italians could be facing elimination if the balls don’t fall in place.

Mario Balotelli has yet to score in the European Championship. Expect that to change against Ireland, as he knows the stakes of this match. Antonio Cassano, too, expects to shake his slumping habits against a poor Ireland team.

Live Stream: ESPN3 at 2:30 PM EDT, 6/18

England

Wayne Rooney.

There. Now it’s been said. He’s coming back, and don’t you forget it. Please don’t, as the popular sports media will be sure to remind you this about three thousand times between now and Tuesday’s match.

England is currently tied with France for the top spot in their table with a win and a draw apiece, but with four points apiece, Ukraine are only one point behind the two. Ukraine, who have one win and one loss, recently learned that captain Andriy Shevchenko missed practice on Sunday with a knee injury.

Bad timing for Ukraine, as they’re playing an English team that is only getting healthier.

According to team media manager Oleksandr Hlyvynskyy, "There is water (fluid) on the knee. Is he doubtful? He is doubtful, yes, but the doctors are giving him some treatment. We hope he will be fit but now he can't train today. I don't know if he will train tomorrow. We will see what happens.''

On the other side of the ball, England has their swagger back.

"I'm not going to win the Euros on my own, there's 23 players to chip in and help us go as far as we can," said Rooney. "Obviously I'm delighted to be back. The lads have done great to put us in the position we're in now. Hopefully I can get an opportunity to play to help us get through the group.

Live Stream: ESPN3  at 2:30 PM EDT, 6/19

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