Just for the warming up, here's a preview of group B in which is Croatia as well.
Group B
France are the current european champions and have a very talented line up indeed. However, this is the same squad that couldn't score a goal in the last World Cup and questions have to be asked what went wrong ?
England are becoming a very difficult team to beat, if not slightly predictable. When they try a different formation to the normal 4-4-2, they look far more fluent and less predictable. Only 1 loss under Eriksson and they are a live contender.
Croatia are another temperamental side, but talented also. We are not as good as previous Croatia sides, but we will not be a walkover and can cause problems for the leading two.
Switzerland were impressive in their qualifiers and look a tricky team to play against. I don't believe their qualifying group was one of the strongest however and they are the type of team that folds in finals.
A tricky group, but I expect the top two to go through, maybe France on goal difference.
Predicted table (realistic)
1. France
2. England
3. Croatia
4. Switzerland
Predicted table (emotional)
1. England
2. Croatia
3. France
4. Switzerland
More to come when EURO 2004 starts.
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