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France: collection of talent, bad coaching putting all together. The talent is legit, just not a team.
Dutch: Hup Holland, hope Robben gets one last shot but unlikely.
Swiss: in the top 6 FIFA rankings still makes me laugh
Portugal: As goes Ronaldo
Germans: fantastic when Loew doesn't tinker with formations, they were clinical yesterday and lifeless vs. Czechs on Friday. Guess which day Loew tinkered? 35-2 GD, filthy.
Poland: Lewa got screwed by the refs on his free kick, where the hell is goal-line tech?
English: France Jr in talent/coaching/team concept
Spain: punchers chance at WC Finals, like you say in 5 years better.
Belgium: Until they play better teams, I can't say they've become more a team than talent.