Spain celebrating the 2008 Euros.
With the European
Championship just around the corner, 8th June – 1st July
will see the Euro and World Champions Spain defend their title against the best
teams from all around Europe. This year’s Euro’s will be hosted by Poland and
Ukraine. Now let’s have a brief rundown of all the teams and I will give my opinion
on who I think will be crowned champions of Europe.
Euro 2008 winning goal by man of the match Torres.
Group A
Poland
Greece
Russia
Czech Republic
The Host side in potentially the Easiest group this year I still
can’t see them making the Quarters. Russia to top the group as the Russian
league sides are full of money and a few top European players. I see Czech
Republic scraping second place with Greece just behind.
Group B
Netherlands
Denmark
Germany
Portugal
My group of death, all I can do is feel sorry for Denmark
who will be lucky to pick up any points. Germany for me will top the group comfortable.
Second place is a harder one to call. I will have to go with Netherland as they
perform better in tournaments.
Group C
Spain
Italy
Republic of Ireland
Croatia
Spain without a doubt will top the group second place will
go to Italy wanting to make a mend for their poor 2010 World cup performance. I
can’t see Croatia doing much, ROI will give it a really good go but at the end
of the day they don’t have that strong of a team.
Group D
Ukraine
Sweden
France
England
If England gets their act together quickly and sort everything
out now, Roy Hodgson is the manager the 3 Lions can easily finish first. Ukraine
are very underrated and could push France for the Second spot, but I think the
French have enough experience to come in second place.
Quarter Finals
Russia
Vs
Netherlands
Netherland will be too strong for the Russians. With the
likes of Van Persie upfront who has had an amazing year at Arsenal and will be
looking to continue he’s scoring form.
Spain
Vs
France
France will play well but with Spain containing the best midfield
in the world with the likes of, Xavi and Iniesta. Torres will be looking to
finish he’s season on an even higher high, after maybe winning the Champions
League with Chelsea.
Germany
Vs
Czech Republic
Germany will walk this
game, they will be so ready and prepared not many teams will be able to handle
them. Klose is also in incredible form for club and country as well as gomez. Ozil
is also able to create something out of nothing and one to watch out for.
England
Vs
Italy
England will struggle
in this game, Italy will defend well but England will have just enough goal
power with Rooney and possible welbeck beside him.
Semi Finals
Netherlands
Vs
Spain
Wow what a game this will be, a rematch of the World cup
final. Netherlands will want payback for the 2010 final. Spain will once again
turn out on top for me, a win in extra time I can see happening.
Germany
Vs
England
The dreaded game for an
Englishman, one thing we will all be hoping is that we don’t see any penalties.
Germanys defence will be to strong and organised for England to crack. So I’m
going for a 1-0 win for the Germans. (Hoping I’m wrong)
Final
Spain
Vs
Germany
Last Euros Final this
will be one hell of a game. The final a few would have predicted. I think
Germany will nick it, they have improved bundles. Have plenty of depth all over
the pitch and I think on paper they do now have the best time in Europe and the
World. (As much as it pains me to say.)
Germany hoping for a repeat of the England 1996 Euro's
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