my 2 cents-
Argentina,Diego really should have known that there is no point having all that attacking talent in there if there is no-one to service them,they were crying out for Veron's influence there. plus Higuin was a selfish little child out there,plus why was Gabby Milito not included? damn sure a half-fit Milito is better than a confident,fit Demichelas.
germany-nobody took them seriously here but they are probably the best counter-attacking team in recent memory. it will be interesting to see how they would react to going behind early ina game though.
Holland-poor defensively,they will get caught out eventually but it might actually be in the final. they were extremely poor against Brazil until the keepers mistake,Ze Germans would rip them to shreds.
Spain-DROP TORRES,he is clearly nowhere near fitness but they need to add some pace to their game,its too slow,too methodical....but...they are patient and in Villa they have the man taht can take the one chance.
Uruguay-have been solid defensively,hard working in midfield and potent upfront...write them off at your peril,they ahve a fantastic combination but it will be inetresting to see how they cope with the suspended players in the semi
and lastly- my boss likes a wee bet every now and again,he asked me who i thought would win the golden boot,looking at the odds i said" Miroslac Klose,the man always scores at the world cup"
he put his money on Gilardino
