Just a quick note or two about the first round of group stage games at Euro 2008.

How good did Holland look? Sick, but of course the Dutch always have to be surrounded with controversy. Ruud - offside or not? - they absolutely destroyed the reigning world champs of futbol. But, we all know the Dutch can never seal the deal.

Spain beat a very disappointing Russia team 4-1 and things don’t look good for a Russian team that had high hopes coming in. They need to re-group quickly.

Portugal looked strong, even though the best player in the world, Cristiano Ronaldo, wasn’t all that impressive.

France, blah - but that is how they started out in the 2006 World Cup - and they went to the finals.

Switzerland was a dark horse - but they are done after losing their captain and best player/striker in Frei.

I think Germany might have been the second best looking team so far, and if Klose and Toni get going and Podolski can stay on form - Holy Crap!!! That’s it - that’s all I have to say - 10 hours and 30 minutes (at least when I’m typing this) until the Czechs and Portugal play - I don’t think I will sleep a wink.

Go England - oh wait….never mind!!

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