Czech Republic, Switzerland, Turkey and Portugal. Two of these teams (Czech Rep. and Portugal) are capable of winning the tournament.
The Czechs were very strong in qualifying and look to show their true power after a horrendous world cup display. Thomas Rosicky will dearly be missed but with Petr Cech in goal, they always have a fighting chance.
Switzerland are the only team to have not conceded a goal in WC 2006 and still be eliminated. They will be strong as one of the co hosts of the tournament, but I can't picture them getting past Czech Rep. or Portugal. I am however really looking forward to the Swiss Vs. The Turks match up. The rivalry is extremely tense after the playoffs before WC 2006. The kicks will be flying my friends.
Turkey is a very strong team, comparable to Switzerland. I love Nihat. He's a monster in Spain and will soon be a household name. I just don't see them really challenging Portugal or the Czechz.
Portugal has the most exciting player of the tournament and they played well in Euro 2004 and WC 2006. I think Portugal will go as far as Cristiano Ronaldo will take them and he's good enough to take them the distance. Imagine him winning the Premiership, the Champions League and the Euro. He's already a pen in for world and euro player of the year. It will be a long journey, but his supporting cast is adequate enough to take Portugal far.
Prediction
top of group: Portugal
2nd: Czech Rep.
3rd: Turkey
4th: Switzerland
Man these groups are tight!
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