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Because it's typical Spain. They have all these great players on show and every year there's all this hype backing them, and every year they fizzle out without a trace. It reminds me of the Wales-Russia playoff. All this hype is built around Wales qualifying and after they lose (again), Gary Speed, close to tears, states that they just aren't good enough to qualify for a major tournament. I just can't sit here and get attached to Spain. Besides, after their first two games, if England don't win it, I'm much more behind Sweden. They've REALLY impressed me so far.
It's the same sort of thing with England - if they trounce Croatia tomorrow, then they'll definitely be looking like a half decent outside bet. If they blow it again (ala Euro 2000), then it'll just be another case of them not being good enough, and we'll see in two years for the World Cup.
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