Dave Nicholls
Group A Winner: Russia
Group B Winner: Germany
Group C Winner: Spain
Group D Winner: France
Finalists: Germany vs. Spain
Winner: Germany
It is their time. Although the recently friendly performances before the tournament have shown Germany in poor form, in competitive and knock-out football they have shown they will be there or there-about come the end. A group of young players from the World Cup have matured into a well oiled machine. Low will have them playing well and the goals will flow.
Dark Horse: Russia
The Russians are hard to break down and have a distinctively average team on paper. However, they will win their group at a canter and will then get a surprise result against the Netherlands (or Portugal) in the Quarter finals. I predicted the winner to be Germany, and they will knock Russia out. However, Russia can not be disappointed after a vast overachievement of reaching the Semis. A chance they could go all the way – a definite dark horse.
Underachiever: Italy
They will not qualify from the group. A disappointing tournament will be compound by a draw with Ireland as their only solitary point.
Golden Boot: Mario Gomez
He will lead the line for the eventual winners. He will definitely be amongst the goals.
Josh Coull
Group A Winner: Poland
Group B Winner: Netherlands
Group C Winner: Spain
Group D Winner: England
Finalists: Spain vs. Netherlands
Winner: Netherlands
By my predictions we’ll see a repeat of the World Cup final, only with a different result this time. Spain are clearly a technically superb side, but when these two match up the Dutch will have the added motivation of revenge on their side. They have potent strikers, a balanced midfield and experience throughout their side, three factors that will see them through.
Dark Horse: Poland
Host countries normally overachieve at major tournaments, with two to pick from here I’m plucking for Poland (cue Ukraine winning the tournament). With the in form Lewandowski leading the line, the support of the crowd behind them anything can happen.
Underachiever: Italy
There is quality amongst the squad, but I just don’t see where the goals will come from. None of their strikers have been in prolific form this season and as we know, goals win games.
Golden Boot: Robin van Persie
The combination of his own finishing prowess, the ability of the players around him to create him chances and playing the most number of games will see RVP lead the way.
Group B Winner: Germany
Group C Winner: Spain
Group D Winner: France
Finalists: Germany vs. Spain
Winner: Germany
It is their time. Although the recently friendly performances before the tournament have shown Germany in poor form, in competitive and knock-out football they have shown they will be there or there-about come the end. A group of young players from the World Cup have matured into a well oiled machine. Low will have them playing well and the goals will flow.
Dark Horse: Russia
The Russians are hard to break down and have a distinctively average team on paper. However, they will win their group at a canter and will then get a surprise result against the Netherlands (or Portugal) in the Quarter finals. I predicted the winner to be Germany, and they will knock Russia out. However, Russia can not be disappointed after a vast overachievement of reaching the Semis. A chance they could go all the way – a definite dark horse.
Underachiever: Italy
They will not qualify from the group. A disappointing tournament will be compound by a draw with Ireland as their only solitary point.
Golden Boot: Mario Gomez
He will lead the line for the eventual winners. He will definitely be amongst the goals.
Josh Coull
Group A Winner: Poland
Group B Winner: Netherlands
Group C Winner: Spain
Group D Winner: England
Finalists: Spain vs. Netherlands
Winner: Netherlands
By my predictions we’ll see a repeat of the World Cup final, only with a different result this time. Spain are clearly a technically superb side, but when these two match up the Dutch will have the added motivation of revenge on their side. They have potent strikers, a balanced midfield and experience throughout their side, three factors that will see them through.
Dark Horse: Poland
Host countries normally overachieve at major tournaments, with two to pick from here I’m plucking for Poland (cue Ukraine winning the tournament). With the in form Lewandowski leading the line, the support of the crowd behind them anything can happen.
Underachiever: Italy
There is quality amongst the squad, but I just don’t see where the goals will come from. None of their strikers have been in prolific form this season and as we know, goals win games.
Golden Boot: Robin van Persie
The combination of his own finishing prowess, the ability of the players around him to create him chances and playing the most number of games will see RVP lead the way.
