[Big Matt]

Doesn't have that ring to it this year, does it?

Euro 2012 qualifying draw:

GROUP A: Azerbaijan, Kazakhstan, Belgium, Austria, Turkey, Germany

GROUP B: Andorra, Armenia, Macedonia, Republic of Ireland, Slovakia, Russia

GROUP C: Faroe Islands, Estonia, Slovenia, NORTHERN IRELAND, Serbia, Italy

GROUP D: Luxembourg, Albania, Belarus, Bosnia, Romania, France

GROUP E: San Marino, Moldova, Hungary, Finland, Sweden, Netherlands

GROUP F: Malta, Georgia, Latvia, Israel, Greece, Croatia

GROUP G: Montenegro, WALES, Bulgaria, Switzerland, ENGLAND

GROUP H: Iceland, Cyprus, Norway, Denmark, Portugal

GROUP I: Liechtenstein, Lithuania, SCOTLAND, Czech Republic, Spain

I think Englands group is harder than it seems, a group of 5 isn't really much different as you'd expect to beat a 6th seed team (the likes of Andorra) home and away anyway, but I think Montenegro could be a real banana skin. Since they became an independand country in footballing terms they've done class. Switzerland and Bulgaria won't be walkovers either, and Wales is the equivilant of an international derby so anything could happen really. I fully expect England to win the group but I don't think it'll be a walkover.

Scotland have been quite unlucky with Spain and Czech really. Norn Ireland with Serbia + Italy are facing an uphill battle from the start, but I think ROI have a pretty easy group with only Russia who are better than them on paper.

What do your lot think of your groups?

[Jingoringo]

Wales will be very tough for us I reckon as they have a few young players coming through with experienced players still in the side aswell. Still expect us to win the group though.

[aird]

2nd place is easily achievable for us. The Czechs aren't the team they used to be and we've seen what we're like against big teams in the past.

[chrisormie]

Wales vs England should be a cracker but I don't expect us to give you that much of a worry. We have good players but quite a few are inexperienced and not used to playing against the big names every week.

Think it's a strong-ish group that one and England should win it with a struggle for 2nd, probably end up with Wales missing out again.

Sctland have a tough group as do N Ireland so can't see more than 2 British nations in Euro '12. Rep Ireland seem to have a decent group though and may well progress from there.

[NolSolano]

I think Scotland and Wales have the best chance of causing an upset in years with this draw.

[Zabier]

I can see us giving you a hard time at your place. Toshack has got us sorted down to a tee away from home. I could see us grabbing a draw at Wembley. At home I think you'll beat us 1-0 or 2-0. Neither game will be easy though. I can see Switzerland and Bulgaria giving you problems away but Montenegro are the team to look out for. As John said since independence they've been really awkward.

Here's my early doors predictions for the groups...

Group A

Germany
Turkey
Belgium
Austria
Azerbaijan
Kazakhstan

Belgium have the talent but just don't have the right coach to dislodge Turkey. Germnay will walk it.

Group B

Russia
Ireland
Slovakia
Macedonia
Armenia
Andorra

Russia and Ireland should storm this group. Slovakia have only done as well as they have recently due to easy-ish groups. Ireland under Trappatoni will finally qualify.

Group C

Italy
Serbia
Slovenia
Northern Ireland
Estonia
Faroe Islands

I can really see Northern Ireland struggling in this group. It's very tough.

Group D

France
Bosnia
Romania
Belarus
Albania
Luxembourg

I'm going to gamble and say Bosnia will do it. Rapidly improving and Romania are always temperamental in qualification. France will walk it. Belarus are outsiders to keep an eye on.

Group E

Holland
Sweden
Hungary
Finland
Moldova
San Marino

This is Holland and Sweden's group by a mile. Hungary and Finland aren't the best but can still cause an upset, not a qualification upset though, more like a one off.

Group F

Croatia
Greece
Israel
Latvia
Georgia
Malta

Talk about easy groups. I can't believe Greece's 2004 win is still having repurcussions. They're not worthy of being second seeds. Israel aren't worthy of third seeds either! When was the last time theyb qualified for a European Championships??? Never? Croatia to storm it and Greece to beat what is in front of them. I hope Latvia or Georgia spring a miracle though and steal 2nd!

Group G

England
Switzerland
Montenegro
Wales
Bulgaria

I'm only being optimistic here! Realistically I can see us finishing bottom. If we can win two home games and one away game I will settle for 9 points or more. I'm hoping we break 10 points though. England to take the group with Switzerland just edging out a dangerous Montenegro.

Group H

Portugal
Denmark
Norway
Iceland
Cyprus

Self explanatory. Portugal and Denmark to qualify. Maybe, just maybe Denmark will pip 1st place. Cyprus and Iceland will surprise a few with some results. Cyprus are much improved these days.

Group I

Spain
Scotland
Czech Republic
Lithuania
Liechtenstein

Spain to storm the group. I actually believe if Scotland play the way they can then they will pip the 2nd place. If they don't though, they could struggle to get ahead of Lithuania.

All in all my qualifiers will be...

Germany, Russia, Italy, France, Holland, Croatia, England, Portugal, Spain, Turkey, Ireland, Serbia, Bosnia, Sweden, Greece, Denmark and Scotland.

I reckon Switzerland will miss out on the 2nd place qualification berth with the worst results.

Who will then win Euro 2012? France.

[Moff]

With all due respect England should walk that group. Montenegro and Bulgaria away should be tricky but winnable.