Motson gears up for this lot...

Group B
Poland

Odds to win: 40/1
Previous best: Never before qualified
Gaffer's pedigree: There really are some cracking names this year. Leo Beenhakker is the man who leads Poland, sounding like he’s come straight off the set of Harry Potter.
He might do alright: John Motson. Because if he can pronounce this lot correctly, he might yet keep his job at the Beeb.
How did he get in? Marek Saganowski, of Southampton. You know, the side that escaped relegation to League One on the last day of the season. He’ll be in inspiring form then…
Stick your money on: Celtic ‘keeper Artur Boruc swearing, gesturing or mooning at the crowd. It’s what he does.
Wag Watch: Katarzyna Boruc. The aforementioned Artur is regularly featured in the Polish tabloids with his blonde wife.
If they were a celeb: Britney Spears circa 1999. Nobody can quite believe they’ve never done it before.
Obligatory translation feature: “JA wola klasa ten oszczędzić pomywacz strony u mój powrót” (“I will order the spare washer parts on my return”)
Prediction: Last in their group.

Posted by: Lex