France are such an enigma. Talent-wise, they're so far ahead of everyone else, it's scary. And they have phases in games where they're totally untouchable.
But it shouldn't take them going behind to wake them up. It's like every game they play is entirely in their own hands.
But it shouldn't take them going behind to wake them up. It's like every game they play is entirely in their own hands.
Nice to see Spain continuing to improve... but they're back where they were before the golden era. Close, but no cigar.
I'd be VERY surprised if Italy have the same hunger at the World Cup as they did at the Euros... and Belgium? Sadly, they've had it.
I'd be VERY surprised if Italy have the same hunger at the World Cup as they did at the Euros... and Belgium? Sadly, they've had it.
Of course, *someone* has to end the World Cup Champions' curse - but let's wait and see what France's group stage draw is. There's a reason nobody's successfully defended the world title since 1962.
The teams to watch for next year? Germany and England in my view.
The teams to watch for next year? Germany and England in my view.
And also, purely because what they've achieved in recent times has been so remarkable and it'll be Messi's last chance, if you want a dark horse, Argentina.
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