Group E thoughts;
Belgium, I really like Belgium. The previous World Cup was painted as that generations last chance at greatness, presumably nobody informed Jan Vertonghen or Axel Witsel of this as amazingly their still going. Even though some names are gone their are still some of the generation fighting against the dying of the light to compliment the next generation. They excelled in qualification and should top this group, however I see them meeting France in the Quarter finals and should give them a good game.
Players to watch out for:
Jeremy Doku - I've loved this guy for the last few seasons he runs with the ball like no others do.
Lois Openda - Something of a novelty in that he's a good Belgian striker who isn't Romelu Lukaku.
Slovakia, did well in qualifying finishing second to Evil Portugal. A lot of decent players and should push Belgium but I can't see them doing much in the knockout stages.
Players to watch out for:
This team is a squad rather than having a few players of note.
Romania, a team full of players who I'm not familiar with. Having topped their group and not lost they're a team I for one will be keeping an eye on and have my notebook open for.
Ukraine, finished third in their group - pipped by Italy and qualified via the playoffs. A team mostly made up from the Ukraine league and utility players from abroad. Hopefully they can do something to lift their nation.
Players to watch out for:
Vicktor Tsyhankov - Part of a tasty Girona side.
Bets and trades
Belgium to win the group.
Soppy £1.00 on Ukraine to qualify from the group.
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