France has two European titles (1984 and 2000) and a world champions’ title (1998) while Romania has no global title. His preparations for the tournament have been hampered by the suspension of leading striker Karim Benzema.
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There are ongoing security fears in the wake of last month’s deadly attacks in Paris, and the draw will take place amid the backdrop of the turmoil surrounding UEFA President Michel Platini.
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“It’s one I think our fans will look forward to even if the games are hard for us”.
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So let’s break it down.
Getting ready: The coaches of teams drawn in group E, from left: Italy’s coach Antonio Conte, Sweden’s coach Erik Hamren, Martin O’Neill, the coach of Ireland and Belgian assistant coach Vital Borkelmans pose for a photo after the Euro 2016 soccer championships draw in Paris Saturday.
Maybe we should just be done with the football altogether and have Johnny Logan against Swedish stars Abba in a Eurovision-style sing off, Finbar Wright trying to drown out Italy’s Andrea Bocelli and Daniel O’Donnell attempting to out-smarm some Belgian crooner (sorry, my knowledge of the music scene in Belgium isn’t what it should be).
“And Sweden know about these competitions, they’ve got so much experience and seem to know how to qualify and get through”.
Here are some of the scenarios that Ireland may face if they reach the knockout stages. “Wales are very organised, they have a strong spirit and a good spine”.
The Three Lions have been drawn with Wales, Russia and Slovakia in the group stages of Euro.
The jury is out on how Germany did. Germany is undoubtedly the favorite in that group but every one of its matchups should be interesting with Ukraine, Poland and Northern Ireland all intriguing games for very different reasons.
England and Wales last locked horns in Euro 2012 qualifying, with England, then led by Fabio Capello winning both fixtures. The Czech Republic and Turkey each had the highest coefficients in Pots 3 and 4, respectively. However, Czech boss Pavel Vbra is not as optimistic and admits Spain are likely favourites, not only for the group but the tournament.
Real Madrid’s midfield pairing of Luka Modric and Mateo Kovacic, meanwhile, are well known to supporters across Europe and, along with Rakitic, will form a quality midfield trio to rival Spain’s.
The cupcake groups are … The hosts France being placed in Group A along with Romania, Albania and Switzerland.
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Given all of their challenges, the French could hardly have hoped for better fortune. Elsewhere, Northern Ireland were handed the conundrum of how to unsettle the German world champions and a strong Polish team. And Cristiano Ronaldo, still chasing his first major trophy with Portugal, will be trying to add to his record 26 tournament goals. Of those teams, only Iceland poses a threat, and the tiny island nation has never been to a Euro before. We thank you in advance.
