Spain are being a little troublesome this tournament. You want to love them, but they've just been... a little bit flat.
Their performance against Ireland was ruthless, emphatic, but uncontested. Against Italy they, as has been well documented, set up to prove that nobody needs strikers to win football matches. And failed.
For long periods here, Croatia were the better team and Luka Modric successfully added a few million to his transfer fee with a star turn. But for the first 75 minutes, this was one of the least interesting fixtures of the group stage so far.
Meanwhile in Poznan, Italy overcame a very disappointing Republic side to progress as runners-up. Which pretty much tells you everything about Group C: bit disappointing and ultimately producing a predictable outcome.
Back to the matter in hand: In-Ger-Land, where everybody seems to be getting a tad over-excited about the return of Jafar.
Uncle Woy needs to protect the White Pele tonight, by making sure he sees plenty of the ball. Because when Wayne Wooney gets isolated, he gets frustrated...
I'm just saying.
THE STORY SO FAR
Match of the tournament: Sweden 2-3 England
Player of the tournament: Andriy Shevchenko (Ukraine)
Goal of the tournament: Ronaldo (PORTUGAL v Holland) - [2nd goal]
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