By Phil McNulty Chief football writer

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Group A

Portugal will be the focal point of Group A - and the presence of fierce rivals Spain makes it a section packed with rich possibilities.

And with Greece and Russia both experiencing a resurgence, this could be one of the most fiercely fought groups.

Portugal, under the guidance of Brazil's World Cup winning coach Luiz Felipe Scolari, will be expected to deliver with the inspiration of Luis Figo to call on.

But massive expectations may weigh heavily on a host nation that has suffered under pressure before.

Spain are long-overdue a performance of significance at a major tournament, and in Raul they have a true world star.

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Greece, however, lie in wait and they beat Spain on their own ground on the way to winning qualifying Group 6.

Russia, unbeaten under coach Georgi Yartsev, possibly lack the individual brilliance to make a real impact.

VERDICT: Portugal and Spain to progress.

GROUP B

The game between holders France and England on 13 June will go a long way towards deciding the eventual winners of the group.

France are still an outstanding side, despite their no-show at the 2002 World Cup, while England grow in confidence under Sven-Goran Eriksson.

If both sides can steer clear of injuries to key players, they can be regarded as potential champions.

Switzerland have the brilliance of Basle's Hakan Yakin to call on, but coach Kobi Kuhn's side are unlikely to last beyond the first phase.

Croatia needed a play-off win against Slovenia to reach Euro 2004 and the golden era of the nation's football has passed.

VERDICT: France and England to lead the way.

GROUP C

Giovanni Trapattoni's Italy will regard themselves as firm favourites to win this group and move towards their ultimate aim of wiping away the bitter memories of the Euro 2000 final defeat to France on the golden goal.

Trapatonni remains one of the world's shrewdest coaches, and despite struggling in their qualifying group, they can never be discounted and Christian Vieri remains a force.

The other qualifying place is likely to develop into a Scandinavian battle between Sweden and Denmark.

Olsen is a shrewd tactician

Bulgaria look the weakest of the four teams, but there is little to choose between the other two.

Denmark showed their promise when they beat England at Old Trafford and AC Milan's Jon Dahl Tomasson is a goalscorer on the highest stage.

Morten Olsen is a clever operator at international level and the Danes know their way around this tournament.

Sweden, once again with the experienced managerial duo of Tommy Soderberg and Lars Lagerback at the helm, will be as stubborn and efficient as ever.

And with Ajax's gifted Zlatan Ibrahimovic leading the attack, they are not without flair.

VERDICT: Italy and Sweden to clinch the top two places.

GROUP D

Latvia may have sprung a surprise by beating Turkey in the play-offs, but they can be struck from the record as possible qualifiers from this fiercely competitive group.

Old enemies Holland and Germany collide, not as the superpowers they were, but still among the favourites.

Holland showed their two faces in the play-off against Scotland, dispirited in defeat at Hampden Park but devastating in a 6-0 win in Amsterdam.

But those searching for dark horses are looking in the direction of the seeded Czech Republic, who flew through the qualifiers and sent Holland into the play-offs.

Pavel Nedved takes his place in the elite of Europe, while Borussia Dortmund duo Tomas Rosicky and Jan Koller, plus Liverpool's Milan Baros, provide the cutting edge.

VERDICT: Holland and Germany to edge out the Czech Republic.