Euro 2016 haiku previews: Groups C and D

Following on from haiku previews for Euro 2016 groups A and B, it makes sense to now take a look at groups C and D.  These groups include favourites such as Germany and Spain plus the home nation outsiders Northern Ireland.  Final haiku preview also coming soon…

GERMANY (GROUP C)

High expectations,

but Podolski still in squad?

Knocked out in last four.

 

NORTHERN IRELAND (GROUP C)

Great to qualify,

tough ask to get out of group.

Oh, for Norm Whiteside.

 

POLAND (GROUP C)

Rob Lewandoski.

Fair to say a lot rests on…

Rob Lewandoski.

 

UKRAINE (GROUP C)

Two great wingers, but

names too long for a haiku.

Dynamo Kiev.

 

SPAIN (GROUP D)

Tiki taka tricks.

Game moved on?  Still hard to stop,

no real “9” again.

 

CZECH REPUBLIC (GROUP D)

20 years since final

and Poborsky scoop.  Hold on,

Rosicky in squad??

 

CROATIA (GROUP D)

Strong midfield: Modric,

Rakitic…Dark horses, with

Mandzukic up top

 

TURKEY (GROUP D)

Decent against England.

Don’t know too much else – Arda

Turan the star name.