Group 2 of UEFA Euro 1988 contained the Soviet Union, the Netherlands, the Republic of Ireland, and England. Matches were played from 12 to 18 June 1988.[1]
England lost three games from three.[2]
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Finals appearance |
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Group 4 winner | 11 November 1987 | 3rd | 1980 | Third place (1968) |
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Group 5 winner | 9 December 1987 | 3rd | 1980 | Third place (1976) |
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Group 7 winner | 11 November 1987 | 1st | — | Debut |
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Group 3 winner | 28 October 1987 | 5th | 1972 | Winners (1960) |
Pos | Team | Pld | W | D | L | GF | GA | GD | Pts | Qualification |
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3 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 5 | 2 | +3 | 5 | Advance to knockout stage |
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3 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 4 | 2 | +2 | 4 | |
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3 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 3 | |
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3 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 2 | 7 | −5 | 0 |
In the semi-finals,
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England ![]() | 0–1 | ![]() |
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Netherlands ![]() | 0–1 | ![]() |
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England ![]() | 1–3 | ![]() |
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Republic of Ireland ![]() | 1–1 | ![]() |
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Republic of Ireland ![]() | 0–1 | ![]() |
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