Euro 2008 gets underway with co-hosts Switzerland pitting their promising young team against an experienced Czech Republic keen to prove their best days are not behind them.
Now four years on euro2008.com takes its pick of some the rising stars who hope to follow in their footsteps by shining this month in Austria and Switzerland.
New Inter Milan coach Jose Mourinho thinks perennial underachievers Spain could shine in the upcoming Euro 2008.
Italy reserve keeper Marco Amelia broke off from his Euro 2008 preparations to sign for Serie A side Palermo on Thursday.
Italian Roberto Rosetti will referee the opening Euro 2008 match between co-hosts Switzerland and Czech Republic on Saturday in Basel in Group A, UEFA said on Thursday.