Both Wales and Poland would be also-rans. On that basis we might as well restrict the Euros to 8 finalists. In fact I’d prefer that with every game meaning something. Without a Bale and Ramsey, Wales aren’t much good — that’s the reality. I wouldn’t have minded them qualifying if they weren’t so...
Oh for heaven's sake. Those closest to your football ground or your city, region or country will often be your closest rivals.
That said, I will normally always support the home countries at tournaments, especially Scotland and both Irelands. But ever since that notorious video of Bale and Co...