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"Group of Death"


Group B


Prediction


1. Germany
2. Holland
3. Portugal 
4. Denmark


Germany - FIFA Ranking - 2


   Germany looked weak for a lack of a better word against Switzerland last week in a friendly.  However, they were without the core of there squad.  The fire power of Germany is too much to overlook.  With strikers such as Mario Gomez, Lukas Podolski and Miroslav Klose the appearance and goals are a plenty.  The youthful midfield anchored by Bastion Schweinsteiger is filled with players such as Thomas Mueller, Mesut Ozil, Mario Gotze, Toni Kroos and starlet Marco Rues just to name a few.  The Germans look poised to make a deep run into the later stages of the competition.


Holland - FIFA Ranking - 4


   Still recovering from the World Cup Final defeat, the Dutch have quite the squad.  The biggest strength may turn out to be the largest problem.  Robin Van Persie and Klaas-Jan Huntelaar are two of the best forwards football has to offer.  If gaffer Bert van Marwijk can fit both players into the picture they could do some serious damage.  Along with international standouts Wesley Snejder, Rafael Van der Vaart and last but not least Arjen Robben, the speed and skill is on overload.  


Portugal - FIFA Ranking - 5


   Will this be the year Ronaldo puts Portugal on his back?  His outstanding season was overshadowed by Messi's record breaking goal tally of 73.  Portugal's seem is hard to overlook, I do not believe they have the depth to make this year a successful one.




Denmark - FIFA Ranking - 10


   I personally love Denmark.  This year's side is filled with young, exciting players such as Christian Eriksen (20, Ajax) Nicklas Bendtner (24, Sunderland) Simon Kjaer (23, AS Roma) and Kasper Schmeichel (25, Leicester City).  If it wasn't for the rough pool, I would have pinned them to advance.





*Player to Watch*

Miroslav Klose - Germany, Striker - 33




Even at 33, Klose has become one of the most reliable goal scores on the international level.  His impressive record of 63 goals in 116 appearances is something of an anomaly.  With the ability to score at any time look for him to give Germany much needed goals at will.

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