Who will win Euro 2008?

On the Eve of Soccer's (or Football's) second most prestigious tournament, fans from all over the world gather to crown a new European Soccer Champion at Euro 2008.

Now this isn't just any tournament, this isn't eleven versus eleven, this is country versus country, it is the whole of Germany, the whole of Spain, the whole of Russia, this is what fans live for.

The big question is who will show up? who is going to take it the cup? Most people forget that Greece are the defending Champions, when they stole the show from Portugal four years ago and putting themselves on the map before hosting the Olympic games. The Greek Gods were smiling.

We have the...
Mental tough young Germans who always play well at tournament time.
There's the aged French with the experience of winning.
The upcoming Russians under the guidance of technical genius Hiddink.
The dancing Portuguese with dazzling moves and the World's best player.
The perennial underachieving Spanish who boast huge overall talent.
The world Champion Italians who have mastered the art of winning.
The Dutch orange with the passionate fans - will they be sounding the last chorus?
And there's always home town optimism and don't forget the Swiss took the Italians to penalties just 2 years ago!

The Dark Horses
Many don't see them as a 'dark horse' but you have to fancy Russia. Hiddink just knows how to get 110% from his players. Just look at South Korea in 2002 and his masterminded the demise of the English in qualifying.

I'll also take the Swiss. Recently sound in defense plus they are at home. I see a great start against the Czechs and some close low scoring games.

Also, watch out for under-the-radar Holland to make a run.

The Favorites
Obviously Germany, Spain, Italy and Portugal are up there. However, I would highlight the Spanish to finally put the critics to rest.

It all starts tomorrow. May there be many goals, dramatic shootouts and may the best team win!