Netherlands had few problems getting through their qualification group, recording six wins and two draws and finishing the campaign three points clear of Poland. Their 27 goals scored was bettered by only two other sides, Norway and Belgium, and momentum is certainly on the side. Whilst not boasting a wealth of world class talent as they once had a generation or two ago, Netherlands were only bested by eventual champions Argentina in a penalty shootout in Qatar four years ago, whilst they managed to make it to the semi finals of the European Championships two years ago when they were defeated by England thanks a stoppage time goal. The Oranje will certainly be one of the sides to keep an eye on this summer.