The Spanish international has discussed the two international sides, claiming that they are capable of going far in UEFA Euro 2012.
Real Madrid’s http://www.senore.com/Football-soccer/England-c749 cannot be written off, expressing that both teams have the potential to go a long way in this year’s European championships.
This year’s much-awaited Euro 2012 will take place in http://www.senore.com/Football-soccer/Ukraine-c3032 in the summer.
Starting from next month, the highly anticipated competition will see the finest footballing nations from across Europe compete for silverware.
Football purists all over the world believe that http://www.senore.com/Football-soccer/Germany-c2904 are the most prominent contenders to acquire the silverware from the Euro.
However, http://www.senore.com/Football-soccer/Alonso-c5254 has emphasized that the English and French national sides are also likely to make their mark in the coveted competition.
Given the current situation of international football in Europe, the former http://www.senore.com/Football-soccer/Liverpool-c39809 man’s claims have come in contradiction to popular belief.
The Three Lions and Les Bleus endured a rather tough qualification for the European finals this summer.
Although the qualification of the two teams was a difficult task for them, recent developments show that the two sides are not short of potential or quality.
With England and France both equipped with great players, many do believe that the two teams will qualify for the knock-out stages.
Roy Hodgson’s men were drawn with Laurent Blanc’s side in the group stage and are the favourites to proceed to the last 8 from their group.
Alonso has pointed out that the history behind the two national sides is legendary.
While talking to reporters, the midfielder was quoted as saying:
"France and England are in that bunch of teams who are capable of going far. They are part of that group because of the players they have and their respective histories. They have this competitive instinct and even if they aren't talked about much with respect
to this competition, they are more than able of attaining their targets."
The two sides will play the first match of their European campaign against each other in June.
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