italy's whole strategy is a rock-solid defense and they just didnt have it in that game. donadoni has to sit matrix, hes just not at that level anymore. holland surprised me but i guess if you come out hungry to play, anything can happen.

i think spain's up and comers are finally gonna give them a chance this year... fab, el nino, villa, silva are all hungry to make names for themselves.

as a gunners fan, i agree w fab -- villa would look great in an arsenal jersey.

cheers
drspiggs