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SuperMatt18 · 09-08-2015, 03:37 PM

I feel like this is going to be one of those Euro's where a darkhorse wins.

Germany is the only traditional powerhouse that has a top tier squad right now but even they are facing a bit of the World Cup hangover and are struggling to find top form.

Italy, England, & Spain are playing alright football but IMO are in a transition phase and are not at their top end right now. (Although If Spain fully transitions to the younger guard by 2016 then they are likely fine).

France has done well on home soil in the past, but they are fairly young and inexperienced.

Portugal doesn't have much after Ronaldo, and the Netherlands are unlikely to even qualify at this point and are in disarray.

If we saw a team like Belgium, Austria, Poland, or maybe even Wales sneak through into the finals I would not be shocked at all.

09-08-2015, 03:37 PM	#315
SuperMatt18 Franchise Player Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Calgary, AB Exp:	I feel like this is going to be one of those Euro's where a darkhorse wins. Germany is the only traditional powerhouse that has a top tier squad right now but even they are facing a bit of the World Cup hangover and are struggling to find top form. Italy, England, & Spain are playing alright football but IMO are in a transition phase and are not at their top end right now. (Although If Spain fully transitions to the younger guard by 2016 then they are likely fine). France has done well on home soil in the past, but they are fairly young and inexperienced. Portugal doesn't have much after Ronaldo, and the Netherlands are unlikely to even qualify at this point and are in disarray. If we saw a team like Belgium, Austria, Poland, or maybe even Wales sneak through into the finals I would not be shocked at all. Last edited by SuperMatt18; 09-08-2015 at 03:40 PM.