Punter could win £1m

A PUNTER stands to win £1 million if Italy and Spain meet in the final

A PUNTER stands to win £1 million if Italy and Spain meet in the final. The £50,000 - at odds of 20 to 1 - is the biggest bet Ladbrokes have taken on the European Championship so far.

Italy are rated 5 to 1 second favourites behind Germany who are quoted at 11 to 4 after their impressive 2-0 win against the Czech Republic on Sunday. Spain are 10 to 1 shots to win the European Championships.

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