Who will win the Euro 2016?

Who will win the Euro 2016?

5. Spain 

Spain qualification group was harder than their thought after suffering shock defeat against Macedonia. But Spain eventually cruised through the group and the team Spain have, they could easily win the cup. Spain have two of best midfielders such as Andres Iniesta and Sergio Busquets. Spain also have a rocked solid defense with Sergio Ramos and Gerard Pique also with another solid goalkeeper such as David De Gea. Spain in the 2014 world cup didn't have a prolific goalscorer and that why they struggle to get through the group stage. If Spain deal with same problem again i cant see them get through but with Morata, who is becoming a top quality striker and the 35 year old Adruiz, who is having one of his best season. Spain have a very good chance if Morata and Adruiz can score goals and if they do i think they can progress to the final.

4. England 

This could be England best chance of winning a major tournament since 1966, with such a young and energetic team. In the past year England striker force have been the down point for England, but this year England have one of the best striker force with the like as Harry Kane, Jamie Vardy and Danny Welbeck. The only downfall for England squad is they defense, ever since John Terry retired England have struggled to find a decent center back to replace him. England main center back at the minute is Chris Smalling but with the introduction with Eric Dier, who plays CM but his style play is he likes to drop to CB when the LB and RB push up which helps the full backs can be more attacking. This is England best chance of winning it and with the likes of these young players who have been impressive all season for their club.

3. Belgium 

Belgium had one of their best world cup campaigns last time out and have been impressive in their qualification group. Also being ranked number 1 in the world many people believe that Belgium can win the euro. Belgium is impressive all over the pitch with the likes of Vincent Kompany and Jan Vertonghen in defense. Belgium main problem is that they don't have a clinical striker even though they have Romelu Lukaku who has 11 goals in 42 games but they also have Benteke who is been poor all season and hasn't made the starting line-up. The midfield of Belgium is one of the strongest i know with the likes of De Bruyne, Radja Nainggolan, Axel Witsel and Eden Hazard. All these world class players can really help Belgium push for  the Euro's and i believe they can win this tournament if they keep this team fit.

2. France

With the Euro being in France, this could be a real advantage for France and a massive boost for all the players. France have one of the best team in the tournament and the spine of the team is best in the world. With Hugo Lloris in goal then Laurent Koscielny in defense with Paul Pogba in midfield and Antione Griezeman up front. They is even more of boost for France with the internationals that are coming through such as Anthony Martial, Dimitri Payet, Blaise Matuidi and N’golo Kante. France pre season friendlies were a big success with a win over Holland and a 4-2 demolishing of Russia which keeps them in good form.

1. Germany

The world champions have lost quite a few of their key players but are expected to win the Euro's with one of the best team in Europe. Germany weren't entirely convincing in their qualification group but always do better in the tournament. Germany have one of the best keepers in the world and their defense is as strong than anyone else is. But what Germany are lacking is a goalscorer, after the world cup their top goalscorer of all time Klose retired but ever since that they have struggled to find an out an out striker to fill his place. One player that can replace him is Thomas Muller who has been in good form for his club but he is usually an attacking midfielder but he can scores goals scoring 28 goals in 38 games for Bayern Munich. Germany are the favorite team to win this tournament and cant see anyone stopping them when they are at they best.

The Underdogs 

• Poland
• Austria 
• Italy

Dover Athletic 5-0 Torquay Untied - Match Report

Dover Athletic 5-0 Torquay Untied 

Match Report

Dover Athletic on the ball 

Match Stats:

• Dover/Torquay 
• Shots : 14/6
• Shots on target: 7/1
• Possessions: 52%/48%
• Corners:7/2

Goal Scorers:

Modeste, Deverdics, Miller, Payne, Kinnear

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Dover Athletic ended Torquay Untied four game streak of clean sheets with a 5-0 win to keep their play off hopeful alive.

Ricky Modeste grabbed the first goal with a rebounded goal from Nicky Miller effort. Dover grabbed their second goal of game from a penalty which was nicely put away from Nicky Deverdics. Dover's third goal came from a composed Miller finish and Stefan Payne grabbed his fourth goal in five games from a Modeste cross before Chris Kinnear rifled in a shot from distance to score the fifth goal.

Stefan Payne has now scored 17 goals in 36 appearances this season for Dover Athletic.

Both teams were on good form before this game, Dover have won 4 of their last five games and Torquay have also won 2 of their last five games with the other three games being draws.

Dover Athletic keep their playoff hopeful alive, now 2 points ahead of Trammere who are in 6th place. On the other hand Torquay remain in the relegation battle in 21st place, level on points with Altrincham who are 20th.

Lineups

Dover:

Walker, Magri, Orlu, Modeste, Raggett, Parkison, Braham-Barret, kinnear, Deverdics, Miller, Payne

Torquay:

Moore, Berry, MacDonald, Rees, Butler, Smith, Verma, Richards, Ajala, Harrad, Blissett

Peterborough 3-1 Coventry- Match Report

Peterborough 3-1 Coventry

Match Report

Posh star Marcus Maddison takes on the Coventry defence.

Key Stats:

Peterborough/Coventry

Shots on Goal: 17/22

Possessions: 49%/51%

Corners: 9/10

Key Events: 

• 45th Minute: Michael Bostwick scores to put Peterborough 1-0 up 
• 61st Minute: Lee Angol scores to put Peterborough 2-0 up
• 65th Minute: Joe Cole scores for Coventry to put the score to 2-1
• 69th Minute: Harry Beautyman scores to put Peterborough 3-1

Lineups

Peterborough:Alnwick (GK), Baldwin, Taylor (Angol 60), Bostwick (C), Oztumer (Coulthirst 39), Maddison, Santos, Beautyman (Gillett 76), Fox, Forrester, Williams.

                                                    

Coventry:Charles-Cook (GK), Ricketts (C), Martin, Vincelot, Lorentzson, Fleck, Bigirimana (Henderson 60), Rose (Jones 46), Cole, Murphy, Fortuné (Tudgay 75).

Match Summary

 Peterborough won at home in league One for the first time since boxing day.

Posh were on 5 game losing streak at home and wanted to end the streak. If it weren't for Ben Alnwick who made seven fine saves in the first half then posh would have faced another loss at home but Michael Bostwick broke the deadlock when he peeled off at the back post to meet with Marcus Maddisons in-swinging corner.

Lee Angol then scored in the 61st minute after being set up from Marcus Maddison, although Joe Cole pulled one back for Coventry after a great counter attack from Jacob Murphy. 

Then 4 minutes later Shaquile Coulthrist poor shot was blocked but Harry Beautyman at the right placed slot it home from a poor clearance. Posh were 3-1 up and the game was in Peterborough Hands.

Coventry eighth defeat in 12 games leaves them in the ninth place, three points of the play off places.

This was Peterborough third win in their 15 league and cup games. Peterborough are now 4 points of ninth place Coventry and 8 points off the play off places with 8 games to go.