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Originally Posted by Stu
The Dutch are always their own worst enemy. Technically they're outstanding, but they just do not have the big match temprement. As far as dark horses go watch out for Serbia. They were so impressive in qualifying and posses some really good players who play for some of the best sides in Europe. Could be another Croatia at '98
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I`m a great fan of eastern european football from a technical and tactiical point of view and Serbia are always excellent in this department and produce outstanding players. Problem is, they quite often don`t have the mentality of a Germany or Italy and their heads often drop when the going gets tough, also they always lack consistency which is vital to win a tournament.
Old Yugoslavia (Serbia, Croatia, Bosnia, Slovenia etc) were always known as the Brazilians of Europe for the quality and quantity of players that they produced and would export players all around Europe...hell even the defenders used to come forward with a swagger and look good on the ball!