How they qualified: Host nation

Team Base: Warsaw

The host nation come into the tournament with plenty of pressure on them thanks to some lackluster friendly results over the last 12 months.

The Poles went on a eight month losing streak under the tenure of Franciszek Smuda but while everyone else was battling through their qualifying groups, Poland managed to find their form, losing just once in their last eleven outings.

The home support will provide a major boost to Poland’s chances but their arsenal is built on more then just the plucky courage associated with weak host nations.

Arsenal’s Wojciech Szczesny provides an extremely save pair of hands in goal, while Borussia Dortmund star Robert Lewandowski smashed in 22 goals in Germany’s top flight and has proved himself to be one of the top marksmen in Europe.

Poland have enough talent in their squad to get through a mediocre group, and with the support of the home fans behind them, WFD believes the host nation will be going to the quarterfinals.

WFD Predicted Starting XI: 4-2-3-1

Sczcesny

Piszczek - Wasilewski - Perguis - Boenisch

Polanski - Murawski

Blaszczykowski - Obraniak - Rybus

Lewandowski

WFD predicted group finish: 2nd

Poland Group Schedule: (All times local)

Match 1: June 8 v Greece - National Stadium, Warsaw (18:00)

Match 2: June 12 v Russia - National Stadium, Warsaw (20:45)

Match 3: June 16 v Czech Republic - Municipal Stadium, Wroclaw (20:45)