Poland:
Being one of the host countries, was automatically qualified for the European. Unfortunately there was only another presence of Poland in Europeans, more precisely in the last European (in 2008 in Austria-Switzerland), staying only in the group stage, with a single goal scored by Roger Guerreiro.
As for the own selection, there are few players of international renown: only 6 players surpassed the barrier of 25 internationalizations.
Despite the immediate clearance, the limitations were visible at all levels of team, in the weak results during the particular games that, being friendly, never constituted a pressure test to the selection.
On the positive side, the great figure is undoubtedly the goalscorer Lewandowski, one of the best at its position in German league. As for goal, has been one of the greatest strengths of Poland and in this European wouldn't be the exception, with Wojciech Szczesny, Arsenal goalkeeper, ensuring a good protection to the Polish goal.
And over here we are: the strength of Poland based on collective, rather than in individuals of renown. On its side Poland will also have the advantage to be playing at home, which has enabled it to raise always wins in these games, and the fact that playing debut with Greece, which despite the victory in 2004, is not the greatest opposition they could find.
Czech Republic:
Let's now talk of a country that had its golden period in the end of the twentieth century (not too long ago, so), but that has been overshadowed in recent years. The coach, Bilek, unfortunately no longer can count on most of these stars at the time of choosing this selection for the European: still managed to gather a reasonable set with experience.
Milan Barros, the top scorer in the Czech team, is on the descending phase since, was not even the Czech top scorer in qualifying phase: the place was occupied by the left lateral Kadloc. Barros is part of a majority group of players already reaching the age limit to participate in these championships: which brings with it the disadvantage of being very tired at this stage already.
Also the defensive area is another weaknesses of the Czech team. On the other hand, if the high number of veterans presents the problem of physical limitations, on the other carries the advantage of considerable experience with the sole exception of young strikers Necid and Kadlec. Although, since it became independent, have never missed a presence in Europe, the Czech team is quite realistic and is aware that is not favorite to win: for them to pass the group stage, will have something to can be proud.
Russia:
The Russian team, also have big problems with the physical condition of its players, starting with the biggest star of the team, Arshavin.
Far also are the more golden times of Russia, especcially the victory in 1996, while URSS.
Akinfeev, goalkeeper, also failed part of the season, due a lesion which has not completely recovered. But the big problem for Russia was in the axis of defense, due to the slowness and lack of technical resources of the players.
On the other side, we have the experience as a team, of the players, because most of them are playing in the russian team for four or five years: they already know each other - the strong points to hardness and the weak points to overcome.
But, after loosing the 2010 World Cup, the russian team is back, more strong tahn before.
The dutch coach, Dick Advocaat (that still can not speak russian) joined fo the Eastern "physical" footbal, criative and dinamism, based on Arshavin and Dzagoev, palyers with more talent.
Greece:
It is inevitable to speak the Greek victory in the 2004 European. In fact, a important milestone that was reversed less good performance that Greece has in this championship: of three times that they was earlier in the European Championship, only in 2004 they passed the group phase, precisely to win.
Although the current selection is tactically accurate and consistent in all areas, the truth is that there is great lack of talent and creativity, especially because the "brain" of the team, Sotoris Ninis, was injured during seven months and only in March managed to return to lawns.
As for the attack, there is still no strong option: Samaras, the best known, only scored four goals in 2012, and Mitroglou, with 15 goals for Atromis, never scored when he was selected to represent Greece, being heavily criticized for its excessive individualism.
In fact, the high value of the Greek team is on defense and in midfield. Despite the team maintain the same philosophy group that 2004, the truth is that the Greeks did not believe they can repeat the same feat this year.
The current coach, the portuguese Fernando Santos, is highly respected among players and has led his team very well.
Another problem that greeks must solve, is the disorientation when they suffer a goal, especially for smaller teams.
But the Greeks can have the advantage of being in the group considered less strong, in which all teams have the same chance of advancing to the next phase.
In addition, in the team still remaining the heroes of 2004: Katsouranis and Karagounis.
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