London, June 4 (ANI): Union of European Football Associations (UEFA) President Michel Platini has said that Spain and Germany are likely to compete in the European Championship finals for a second successive time.
According to The Telegraph, Platini said the Spanish and Germans had that 'bit extra' over their 14 other rivals.
"I would put Germany and Spain in the first category and in the second one practically all the other teams, because playing against Denmark, Portugal, Italy and France will be tough, one shouldn't forget that Greece won in 2004," Platini said.
Platini, who coached France at the 1992 Euros where they failed to impress, highlighted why he felt the Germans and the Spanish had the aces over their rivals.
"Spain has huge experience, Germany is a little younger, and is hungry for success. Spain would like to retain their title with an outstanding generation of players," Platini said.
"At the last World Cup Germany made a good impression, but came across a good Spanish side in the World Cup semi-finals to whom they lost. It is evident that these two sides have something extra," he added. (ANI)
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