Spain - ordinary.....missing Messi big time
Czech Rep - not expecting much here....will be big trouble if Croatia roll over Spain which they're more than capable of doing.
Republic - at least we know the problem....sort their full backs out although they might get away with this in their next two games with Belgium lacking any width whatsoever and Italy and their 352 system. as things stand I can see them putting away Belgium before shaking hands with the Italians for a very famous draw.
Belgium - no 2 in the world? Jesus. Reminds me of Portugal a few years back....very talented but just can't put it together and looked laboured at times. If they're going to play that narrow and with so many flair players then they should do like the Argies and play a 3-3-3-1 formation and makes max use of the talent they have while forcing them to work for each other. Whatever they do they need to pick things up because The Republic can blow this lot away imo Belgium far more talented but MON and Roy will have their players pumped up big time.
Italy....happy days 352 hail hail! The back 3 and wing backs looked superb....they will be extremely hard for the 4231 teams to break down. I cannot see Germany or France breaking them do with their teams...in fact I can't see them score against this lot. They will eat Roy's 5 striker system for breakfast. my idea of the winners imo.....11/1 looks a fine bet.....haven't had an outright bet as yet but I will now.