I agree about enjoying it without the potential of embarrassment from England on a few fronts - I really enjoyed USA 1994 for the same reason. For those interested, current Betfair prices to win Germany 5.2 Spain 7 Italy 8.2 Holland 8.8 France 10 Portugal 14.5 Croatia 16 Money on France, Germany and Italy looks like a decent shout (although France and Italy are in the same group)