Width- they lack width againts smaller stronger teams. You often see ramos flying on the flanks to put in balls, which puts thier right side at risk of a break.
They play bad but win- I believe that there luck is gonna' run out soon, they don't play well on some days but still win - its gonna' run out soon!
A spear through our hearts lol the group stages, they twined italy and france, they were absoloutly marvelous. And I love that goal after song. It really suited them. Just wish they did beat russia....
But yeah, the ruud goal wasent enough. DaMN YOU ashavin ;@
No one goes for Spain?! All of you have already forgotten the 2008 Ec and the 2010 WC I suppose. Their squad is still young with the exception of Puyol (32), Xavi (30) and Capdevilla (32). Anyway, my vote goes to Spain, my hopes are up for Belgium, and my more realistic hopes are up for Holland, as always
1 year ago
I think they will get far but I don't thimk puyol and capdevilla will play in 2012 and I am a fan of spain they are my 2nd favorite national team but I think germany will win. They look much stronger and have much better younger players and just there style is very good in all three positons on the pitch. Spain is not so strong on attacking so far that i've seen
Serbia, Croatia, Czech Rep.... Anyone but the major six nations listed in the first post.... Though I love the Netherlands and totally support them, it's always more fun to see an underdog win.... Do the Germans or the Spaniards really need more confidence boosts at this point? And though England could use a win a major competition, frankly I just don't see it happening any time soon.... France have a big hump to get over, hopefully Laurent Blanc has his steamroller ready to iron out their problems.... Italy are usually dangerous (with the exception of WC 2010), but I just feel no love towards their national team (I like everything else about the country).... If it has to be one of those six, let's go Oranje, but I'd really rather see an Eastern European team take the cup.... They produce a lot of very good talent, but don't always garner the respect they deserve
I totally I agree, I would love to see croatia lift the WC, they have plenty of talent and have been underrated for a number of years. Although I would love to see my country win. GO USA!
Borg, you are a legend! I think the underachieving times are behind us now and we're back on the right track. Time to remind the world who Croatia is. Plus we got some really exciting talent in the making! As for USA, sorry but I don't see them winning the EURO 2012 hahahaha
I want to see England win, although I don't think it will happen under Capello reign. My second choice are Germany. Third option Holland. Finally Italy
I think Germany will win. They did very well in the World Cup. They look very organized and they don't waste any chances with the ball. If you remeber in the world cup their passes were crisp and there style of play was very strong. They will win
My heart says northern ireland, but my head says "not" northern ireland.... Lol. Really hard to guess whats gonna' happen a few years from now, but germany with their young talent from the world cup will be a lot more experienced by then, so you can imagine the damage that muller, ozil and kedira will cause in a few years time, and on that evidence I reckon the germans will be big favourites. Germany for me
1 year ago
My heart says romania but romania didn't have a succesful team for 20 years now but I think the team to win will be germany
I agree tony, germany have a lot of young talent as you mentioned. I feel like the germans are always so technically strong that they are always in the running. Now that the players mentioned have a WC under their belt they may be devastating. But Klose the goalscoring machine will be long gone
No, they have a replacement in Mario Gomes who's even the same player that Klose is, powerful, storng on the bal and great shots/headers. Muller is the man to organise the attack and Ozil and Khedir can rule over midfield. Their defence is a bit less though. They have a strong team but I'm not sure they'll go over Spain to be honest