GROUP H	GP	W	D	L	GD	PTS
1	Denmark (Q)	8	6	1	1	9	19
2	Portugal (Q)	8	5	1	2	9	16
3	Norway	8	5	1	2	3	16
4	Iceland	8	1	1	6	-8	4
5	Cyprus	8	0	2	6	-13	2

RESULTS	TOP SCORERS
Sep 3, 2010 Portugal 4-4 Cyprus Sep 7, 2010 Norway 1-0 Portugal Oct 8, 2010 Portugal 3-1 Denmark Oct 12, 2010 Iceland 1-3 Portugal Jun 4, 2011: Portugal 1-0 Norway Sep 2, 2011: Cyprus 0-4 Portugal Oct 7, 2011: Portugal 5-3 Iceland Oct 11, 2011: Denmark 2-1 Portugal Nov 11, 2011: Bosnia 0-0 Portugal Nov 15, 2011: Portugal 6-2 Bosnia	7 - Cristiano Ronaldo 5 - Nani, Helder Postiga 2 - Danny, Raul Meireles, Hugo Almeida 1 - Manuel Fernandes, Joao Moutinho, Eliseu, Miguel Veloso

Portugal took part of the first European Championship, in 1960, where they reached the quarter-finals of the competition after defeating East Germany. It would take them 24 years to return to the finals, and they did so convincingly, reaching the semi-finals of the competition.

However, it would not be before the mid-90’s that Portugal would establish themselves as regulars at European Championships. After reaching the quarter-finals and the semi-finals at Euro 1996 and Euro 2000, respectively, the Seleccao suffered a dramatic defeat at home in the Euro 2004 final against Greece. Four years later, they could not go beyond the quarter-finals as they suffered a 3-2 defeat against eventual runners-up Germany.

Bento’s strong personality has earned him conflicts with Ricardo Carvalho and Bosingwa, both of whom have already retired from international football, and this raised doubts about his capacity to put together a stable group. However, the 6-2 thrashing of Bosnia in the play-offs has restored hope in the fans that he is the right man for the job.

But if his club performances always draw admiring glances, the same cannot be said about his international form, with many critics of the belief that he does not give his all for Portugal. However, his showing in the second play-off game against Bosnia was evidence that he can show his true colours for the national team and that he will be a player to watch at the Euro 2012 finals.

Nani’s influence in Portugal is frequently overshadowed by Ronaldo’s status, but the United star has demonstrated he is a key player, both in attacking and in defensive situations. After missing World Cup 2010 through injury, Nani is desperate to prove his worth on the biggest international stages, and the Euro 2012 finals will provide just that opportunity.

Coentrao has all the key ingredients required in a modern full-back: he is good in defence and is capable of supporting the attack with his speed and precise passing and crossing. After an impressive season at Benfica, the World Cup in South Africa enhanced his international credentials and showed he is a world-class player. Without any other quality solution for that position, Portugal will rely on the Real Madrid player to have a shot at going far in Poland and Ukraine.