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EURO 2012 SHORTLIST DOWN TO THREE

Uefa has named a shortlist of three candidates to host the European Championship in 2012.

Italy and joint bids from Croatia/Hungary and Poland/Ukraine made the final list, with the decision on the hosts to be made in December 2006.

Italy topped the voting, followed by Croatia/Hungary and Poland/Ukraine.

European football's governing body rejected bids from Greece and Turkey.

Switzerland/Austria will host the 13th European Championship in 2008.