Euro 2008 Poland Team Guide
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Route to the tournamentPoland's Road to Euro 2008: Keeping their heads away from home
Poland qualified for their first ever European Championships by finishing top of a mammoth group A. With 8 teams Poland had to play 16 qualifying games, the most, along with Portugal, of any of the competing nations at Euro 2008. With 5 recognised potential candidates in Group A vying for qualification (Poland, Portugal, Serbia, Belgium, and Finland) the route to Austria and Switzerland was always going to be a long haul for the victors from the group.by James on Tuesday, 13th May 2008
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history at the tournamentEuropean Championship History: Poland
Surprisingly for all of Poland's football history their appearance at Euro 2008 will be their first time at the European Championships. Poland, who co-host Euro 2012 with the Ukraine, will be keen to put in a good performance prior to the 2012 edition of the tournament in their homeland.by James on Tuesday, 13th May 2008
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Key PlayerPoland's Main Man - Ebi Smolarek
There can be little doubt over Polands most important player in their squad of 23 named for Euro 2008; 9 goal striker Ebi Smolarek. The Racing Santander forward was in red-hot form for qualification and Poland will be banking on more of his goals to see them through the group stages of Euro 2008.by Walter Townsend on Sunday, 1st June 2008
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Player to WatchPoland's man to watch - Jakub Blaszczykowski
The diminutive right winger Jakub Blaszczykowski could be one of the stars of the tournament if given the chance to shine by Poland coach Leo Beenhakker. The 22 year old Borussia Dortmund winger has enjoyed a promising first season in the Bundesliga troubling defences throughout the league with his pace, dribbling skills and dangerous crossesby Walter Townsend on Sunday, 1st June 2008
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Team GuidePoland: Time to seize the initiative
There has never been a better time to be a Polish football fan. A burgeoning squad developing in self belief under the guidance of one of the shrewdest managers around, the time is right for Poland to shake off their tags as international under achievers at Euro 2008.by Walter Townsend on Sunday, 1st June 2008
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