EURO 2008 Group B

Germany, Croatia, Poland, Austria

Austria

The problem is the defensive tactics and the lack of useful passes. Perhaps Austria will make a surprise on this competition and get among best eight sides but this would be a real feat. They are an average squad; the players have no experience in big competitions so one EURO 2008 co-hosts can hardly avoid the last place in group B. Read complete Austria preview

Germany

If Germany succeed in solving the problems in the back line and stay composed in the knock-out stage, they can achieve a lot. General observation is that this squad has more quality and experience than Klinsman\'s squad in World Cup 2006, so it will not be a sensation if the Germans, actual rulers of European football get the fourth champion title on the Old Continent. Read complete Germany preview

Croatia

Croatia\'s best squad can measure up even with Germans that always play good and the important thing is to win the first match against the Austrians since they are honestly a much better side which should make thing easier for them in the rest of the matches. As we see it, Germany are not much better than The Blazers so it won’t be a surprise if Croatia takes the head position in group B. Read complete Croatia preview

Poland

The start of the championship will have a vital importance for the Polish but unfortunately they are up against Germany. Their team often falls apart after an opening defeat but that is history, now they have Leo Beenhakker on the bench who won’t allow for such a thing to happen. Poland are better than Austria, perhaps weaker than Croats in theory but they certainly stand some chance of advancing to the next round. Read complete Poland preview