Government and sports officials from the two countries gave updated reports to UEFA after a troubled year in which their hosting rights were threatened because building work at stadiums, airports, hotels and roads fell behind schedule.

 

Platini said: "We have full confidence in Euro 2012 in Poland and Ukraine."

 

The parties reported progressing from talks about ideas and problems to making detailed plans.

 

They agreed that Poland should stage the draw, likely in January 2010, for qualifying to decide which 14 countries join the co-hosts at the tournament.

 

Platini has staked his reputation in the two Eastern European nations since they were awarded the event - the third most-watched sports event after the World Cup and Summer Olympics - in April 2007.

 

But after visiting the two countries in July, he warned they could be stripped of Euro 2012 because essential infrastructure work was lagging.

 

Platini said: "I found the experts' reports better than the previous ones.

 

"There is a very, very good chance that all will happen like they decided 18 months ago."