All aboard for the Euro stars
Posted Thursday, June 07, 2012 by The Sun
PETER SCHMEICHEL (1992)
THE great big Dane had been bought by Alex Ferguson the year before for £505,000 in what the Man Utd managed called the “bargain of the century.”
Denmark were not even supposed to be in the tournament but took the place of war-torn Yugoslavia and somehow contrived to win it.
That was due in no small way to their goalkeeper, who was in inspired form throughout.
Schmeichel even saved a penalty kick from Marco van Basten as the tournament favourites and holders, Holland, were beaten in the semi.
The fairytale continued for the keeper with a clean sheet in a 2-0 final triumph over Germany.
Never shy on confidence, Schmeichel’s ego received a further boost when he was voted the world's best goalkeeper later in the year.
SAFE HANDS ... Peter Schmeichel hugs Kim Christofte after Denmark beat Holland in penalty shoot-out
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