Nicklas Bendtner fine counterattacking move to net the winning goal". Bendtner was selected in the Denmark squad for Euro 2012. A "Sports Illustrated" preview described him as "tall and powerful, capable of acting as a target man, yet also has the technical gifts to play deeper or on the flank." On 13 June, he scored twice in Denmark's narrow 3–2 defeat to Portugal in the second group match. After scoring his second goal, Bendtner revealed the logo of a bookmaker on his underpants, in an instance of ambush marketing for which UEFA banned him for one 2014 World Cup qualifying match and
Shay Given Given became Ireland's longest-serving player after appearing in the 2–1 home defeat to Belarus. He eclipsed Johnny Giles' record of 19 years and 202 days and became the first Irishman to play for his country for 20 years or more. He was selected in the 23-man Ireland squad for Euro 2016 but did not feature in any match at the tournament. On 28 July 2016, Given announced his retirement from international football for the second and final time. He gave all his international playing fees to charity. Regarded as one of the best goalkeepers in the Premier League and the