Germans can take crown of jaded champions

The odds are on Spain to retain their European crown for good reason.

Fri, 08 Jun, 2012 - 01:00

David Shonfield

No country has ever won three major tournaments in a row. Spain have the talent, they have the tactics, they have the desire and obviously they have the experience. This is their time.

Or is it?

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