Croatia – I loved Croatia! Totally rooted for them throughout. Liked them, liked the way they crossed the ball into the box (penetrated the crease routinely, had trouble finding the frame). A good team.
Denmark – Pushed Netherlands aside, stood up well to Germany, held Portugal as best they could. I was rooting for them, I wish they’d pulled out a better result.
Netherlands – They had talent up front, I fully expected them to score and they just never got in a rhythm together. They played like guys that just didn’t like each other.
Russia – ditto. Russia’s got good talent all over the field—that beatdown they put on Czech was not a fluke. But that egg they laid in front of Greece wasn’t either. Team of talented headcases (11 Marat Safins *shiver*).
Poland – They played hard, gave Russia the business. Scrappy but not a talent-laden squad.
Ukraine – Rooted for them, nice win in the opening game. But a lifeless side, they controlled the ball against England but never could convincingly challenge the goal.
Sweden – Not a classic Sweden side. Ibrahimovic up front is a beast but he seems selfish, poorly utilizes his teammates.
Ireland -- Clearly the worst squad out there. They were never in any of their 3 games, they were outmanned at every position.
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