Vanilla {l Wrote}:
I think the dutch squad will win, IF there are no injuries. That's basically the only thing that matters with the dutch squad, it's not a broad selection and there were like 5 key players not present against germany.
To sum up: holland missed Van der Vaart, Robben, Van Persie, Affelay, Pieters. In februari we might kick some english butt!
Germany missed Lahm, Schweinsteiger and Gomez. Those as well are Keyplayers. Well we could go on with this for ages. I agree on the fact that the Dutch Team is very good and well deserved on Rank 2. But to be honest, the top 3 Ranks could be in any direction. Currently those 3 Teams are the Elite. England is not even close to that. Same goes for Italy, France, Brazil and Argentina. For Example, Lionel Messi, he's the One in Barcá. A god in the Spanish League, but sux azz in the Argentina National Team. Well atleast he does that if it's time for a big Tournament. Of course, we won't see them next year cuz it's the EU and stuff. But still, these Teams used to be the Elite. That just shows how good Spain, The Netherlands and Germany worked on the Youth.
Mario Götze for example, playing for Borussia Dortmund. 19 Years Old. One of the Superstars out of the Bundesliga. He's a Jewel, his Skills with a Ball are Incredible and he is only 19. Well and that might be a problem as well. Cuz already now, Teams like Arsenal, Juventus, Real Madrid are interested in him. Same goes for Holland. The National Teams are getting younger. Spain instead, seems to get a problem. Cuz most of their Keyplayers are getting old. Xavi, Iniesta, Torres, Xabi Alonso and so on. They all are about to reach the 30 or are already at that point. But they ain't got players to take their Positions. Cesc Fabregas maybe, but he is just one.
I think the European Cup 2012, will be decided between The Netherlands and Germany. One of those 2 Teams will be the one on Top afterwards. Spain WAS the Top. Even though, in Football everything can Happen. So there is a slight Chance for England. xD