Group 1 of UEFA Euro 1992 was one of only two groups in the final tournament's initial group stage. It began on 10 June and was completed on 17 June. The group consisted of hosts Sweden, fellow Scandinavians Denmark, France and England.

In the opening game between Sweden and France, Sweden took the lead with a Jan Eriksson header from a corner; France equalised in the second half with a right-footed shot from Jean-Pierre Papin. The Denmark–England and France–England games both ended scoreless, although John Jensen hit the post for Denmark against England, and Stuart Pearce did likewise for England against France, before Sweden defeated Denmark 1–0. In the last two games, England played Sweden and took the lead in the first half when David Platt volleyed in from a cross. In the second half, Sweden came back to win with another Jan Eriksson header from a corner and a shot from Tomas Brolin from the edge of the box after a one-two with Martin Dahlin. Gary Lineker was taken off in the second half of the game, replaced by Alan Smith; it was his last game for England (and, as it turned out, Smith's as well), and he was withdrawn with half an hour to go despite the fact that, regardless of how the other match finished (at the time both games were at 1-1), England would need at least one more goal - a third draw would not be enough - and Lineker was England's second-highest goalscorer in history, and moreover had provided the cross for Platt's goal. In the concurrent match, Denmark also scored a late goal, beating France 2–1 to take the second spot in the knockout stage.

Sweden won the group and advanced to the semi-finals along with Denmark. France and England were eliminated. England's manager Graham Taylor was greeted by the famous newspaper headline "SWEDES 2 TURNIPS 1", with his face superimposed on a picture of a turnip. Lineker, who had previously announced his intention to retire after the tournament, did so.

Teams Team Method ofqualification Date ofqualification Finalsappearance Lastappearance Previous bestperformance Group 4 runner-up 31 May 1992 4th 1988 Fourth place (1964), Semi-finals (1984) Group 7 winner 13 November 1991 4th 1988 Third place (1968) Group 1 winner 12 October 1991 3rd 1984 Winners (1984) Host 16 December 1988 1st — Debut

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Standings

In the semi-finals, The winner of Group 1, Sweden, advanced to play the runner-up of Group 2, Germany. The runner-up of Group 1, Denmark, advanced to play the winner of Group 2, Netherlands.

Matches

Sweden vs France

GK 1 Thomas RavelliRB 2 Roland NilssonCB 3 Jan ErikssonCB 4 Patrik AnderssonLB 5 Joachim BjörklundRM 7 Klas IngessonCM 9 Jonas Thern (c) CM 6 Stefan Schwarz LM 10Anders LimparCF 11Tomas BrolinCF 16Kennet Andersson Substitutions:FW 17Martin Dahlin Manager:Tommy Svensson GK 1 Bruno MartiniSW 5 Laurent BlancRB 20Jocelyn Angloma CB 13Basile BoliCB 6 Bernard CasoniLB 2 Manuel Amoros (c)CM 8 Franck SauzéeCM 7 Didier DeschampsCM 16Pascal Vahirua CF 18Eric Cantona CF 9 Jean-Pierre PapinSubstitutions:MF 11Christian Perez MF 10Luis Fernandez Manager:Michel Platini

Linesmen: Victor Filippov (CIS) Andrei Butenko (CIS) Fourth official: Vadim Zhuk (CIS)

Denmark vs England

GK 1 Peter SchmeichelSW 4 Lars Olsen (c)CB 3 Kent NielsenCB 6 Kim ChristofteRWB2 John Sivebæk LWB5 Henrik AndersenCM 18Kim VilfortCM 7 John JensenCM 11Brian LaudrupCF 15Bent ChristensenCF 9 Flemming PovlsenManager:Richard Møller Nielsen GK 1 Chris WoodsRB 2 Keith Curle CB 4 Martin Keown CB 5 Des WalkerLB 3 Stuart PearceRM 8 Trevor StevenCM 7 David PlattCM 12Carlton PalmerLM 16Paul Merson CF 10Gary Lineker (c)CF 17Alan SmithSubstitutions:MF 18Tony Daley MF 15Neil Webb Manager:Graham Taylor

Linesmen: Jan Dolstra (Netherlands) Robert Overkleeft (Netherlands) Fourth official: Mario van der Ende (Netherlands)

France vs England

GK 1 Bruno MartiniSW 5 Laurent BlancCB 13Basile BoliCB 6 Bernard CasoniRWB2 Manuel Amoros (c)LWB14Jean-Philippe DurandCM 7 Didier DeschampsCM 10Luis Fernandez CM 8 Franck Sauzée CF 9 Jean-Pierre PapinCF 18Eric CantonaSubstitutions:DF 20Jocelyn Angloma MF 11Christian Perez Manager:Michel Platini GK 1 Chris WoodsSW 12Carlton PalmerCB 4 Martin KeownCB 5 Des WalkerCB 3 Stuart PearceRM 8 Trevor StevenCM 19David Batty CM 7 David PlattLM 11Andy SintonCF 10Gary Lineker (c)CF 20Alan ShearerManager:Graham Taylor

Linesmen: László Varga (Hungary) Sándor Szilágyi (Hungary) Fourth official: Sándor Varga (Hungary)

Sweden vs Denmark

GK 1 Thomas RavelliRB 2 Roland NilssonCB 3 Jan ErikssonCB 4 Patrik Andersson LB 5 Joachim BjörklundRM 7 Klas IngessonCM 9 Jonas Thern (c)CM 6 Stefan SchwarzLM 10Anders Limpar CF 11Tomas BrolinCF 17Martin Dahlin Substitutions:FW 20Johnny Ekström DF 14Magnus Erlingmark Manager:Tommy Svensson GK 1 Peter SchmeichelSW 4 Lars Olsen (c)CB 3 Kent NielsenCB 6 Kim ChristofteRWB2 John SivebækLWB5 Henrik Andersen CM 18Kim VilfortCM 7 John Jensen CM 11Brian LaudrupCF 9 Flemming PovlsenCF 15Bent Christensen Substitutions:FW 14Torben Frank MF 13Henrik Larsen Manager:Richard Møller Nielsen

Linesmen: Joachim Ren (Germany) Uwe Ennuschat (Germany) Fourth official: Karl-Josef Assenmacher (Germany)

Sweden vs England

GK 1 Thomas RavelliRB 2 Roland NilssonCB 3 Jan ErikssonCB 4 Patrik Andersson LB 5 Joachim Björklund RM 7 Klas IngessonCM 9 Jonas Thern (c)CM 6 Stefan Schwarz LM 10Anders Limpar CF 11Tomas BrolinCF 17Martin DahlinSubstitutions:FW 20Johnny Ekström Manager:Tommy Svensson GK 1 Chris WoodsRB 19David BattyCB 4 Martin KeownCB 5 Des WalkerLB 3 Stuart PearceRM 18Tony Daley CM 15Neil Webb CM 12Carlton PalmerCM 7 David PlattLM 11Andy Sinton CF 10Gary Lineker (c) Substitutions:FW 17Alan Smith MF 16Paul Merson Manager:Graham Taylor

Linesmen: Valdemar Aguiar Pinto Lopes (Portugal) Antonio Guedes Gomes De Carvalho (Portugal) Fourth official: Jorge Emanuel Monteiro Coroado (Portugal)

France vs Denmark

GK 1 Bruno MartiniSW 5 Laurent BlancCB 13Basile Boli CB 6 Bernard Casoni RWB2 Manuel Amoros (c)LWB16Pascal Vahirua CM 7 Didier Deschamps CM 11Christian Perez CM 14Jean-Philippe DurandCF 18Eric CantonaCF 9 Jean-Pierre PapinSubstitutions:MF 10Luis Fernandez MF 12Christophe Cocard Manager:Michel Platini GK 1 Peter SchmeichelSW 4 Lars Olsen (c)CB 6 Kim ChristofteCB 3 Kent Nielsen RWB2 John SivebækLWB5 Henrik AndersenCM 7 John JensenCM 11Brian Laudrup CM 13Henrik LarsenCF 9 Flemming Povlsen CF 14Torben Frank Substitutions:DF 12Torben Piechnik FW 10Lars Elstrup Manager:Richard Møller Nielsen

Linesmen: Johann Möstl (Austria) Alois Pemmer (Austria) Fourth official: Gerhard Kapl (Austria)

See also Denmark at the UEFA European Championship England at the UEFA European Championship France at the UEFA European Championship Sweden at the UEFA European Championship

References

External links UEFA Euro 1992 Group 1