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Old 06-20-2004, 09:39 PM   #560
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Originally Posted by 91
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.
I would say that Sweden won't get further then the semi's and England won't get further then the quarters, because thats what I truely believe, but in all honestly, no one has really been convincing so far and I guess it seems that teams like Sweden have as good a chance as any at getting to the final. The game tomorrow will be very close, I can see one goal being in it.
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