^^ Deserves a bump
Maybe Spain will hose up, that does look the best squad on offer.
Just worried about the results at the end of last year when they lost to Italy, were outplayed at home to Scotland for spells then lost to England and struggled to overturn a 2-0 deficit away at Costa Rica to draw 2-2 late on.
It was like teams had worked them out.
Can't see myself lumping on them @ 5/2.
I agree with Brent, they are probably the best team but I dont think the gap between them and the others is as big as in previous tournaments.
Im personally gonna have a nice bet on Italy. Since Prandelli took over they've played a lot more offensively and breezed through they qualifying as well as v good recent friendly results against Germany and Spain.
With the Cb's and Keeper being Barzagli, Chiellini and Buffon who have not lost a game all season and conceded a paltry 20 goals they have a very solid backline and alongside them attacking but defensively sound fullbacks Criscito and Maggio. In front of them the most likely trio of Pirlo (who completed more passes than Xavi) and is still a phenomenal footballer - maybe his last tournament? the other 2 being De Rossi and Marchisio.
Then the triangle up top with the all certainty being Cassano and then 2 from Giovinco/Di Natale and Balotelli.
With at least 5 being from Juve who have been brilliant this season and going to the Euros in good form, it will hopefully be see a good showing from the Azzurri.
Having watched an awful lot of European football this season (its my job) I would be having some of my hard earned on Italy.
Ps Italy dont meet Spain again til the final (as long as they get there!)
One time?
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