The Schalke striker insisted that La Roja is still the side to beat in the upcoming European Championships this year.
Netherlands have been drawn in what is being called the ‘Group of Death’. The team will compete against Germany, http://www.senore.com/Football-soccer/Germany-c2904 to progress to the next
round.
Huntelaar claimed that reigning World champions, http://www.senore.com/Football-soccer/Spain-c3011, are still the favourites to retain the European championship title. He stated that the team has the best midfield in the world which comprises of the likes of Xavi Hernandez,
Andres Iniesta, http://www.senore.com/Football-soccer/Xabi-Alonso-c37045 and Cesc Fabregas which will make it difficult for other sides to beat them.
The former Real Madrid attacker admitted that the Spaniards are still the team to beat despite many rating Germany as the team to watch out for after their perfect record in the Euro 2012 qualifiers.
“In my opinion, Spain are the favourites. They've won the last two major tournaments, and they have the best midfield in the world. That makes them first in line for the European title, and they’re the team to beat,” he was quoted
as saying in an interview.
The Dutchman added that home side Poland will be a surprise package in the competition and admitted that the side has some world-class players. Borussia Dortmund trio http://www.senore.com/Football-soccer/Lukasz-Piszczek-c22920
play for the http://www.senore.com/Football-soccer/Poland-c2983 national team and have been in sensational form for the Borussians this season.
Huntelaar added that http://www.senore.com/Football-soccer/Italy-c2926 is also a vastly improved side in the past few months with some very talented young players and stated that they also have a good chance.
“I think Poland could surprise a few people, although I don't think they can win the trophy. The hosts always have a certain advantage over the other contenders. And maybe the Italians - there's a lot of fresh blood in their squad
and they're coming along very well,” he concluded.
http://www.senore.com/Football-soccer/Netherlands-c753 will commence the competition with the match against Denmark on June 9 at the Metalist Stadium in Kharkiv. Their next fixture will be the crunch tie against Germany on June 13.
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