Alonso: France and England Could Shine in Euro

Spain, Germany and the Netherlands are the teams most favored to win the European Cup in 2012. However, according to Xabi Alonso, France and Britain also should not be underestimated.

Alonso said the French and English have a great chance to do well in the tournament and drove away. The Spanish players did not write off Les Bleus and the Three Lions of the candidates won. "France and the UK is in a group of teams that can go far," said Alonso said. "They become part of the group because the players they have and the history of each," said Real Madrid midfielder. "They have a competitive instinct and even if they do not talk much about this competition, they are more than capable to achieve their targets," said Alonso. Spain are in Group C with Italy, the Republic of Ireland, and Croatia. La Furia Roja will begin efforts to defend his title with the Italian minister on 10 June.