Spain and Italy get ready for important Paris series

The true crunch wrap comes at Stade de France between France and Spain, two of Europeas heavyweight factors, while most are referring to the importance of Englandas trip to Montenegro on Tuesday evening within their 2014 World Cup qualifier. Following the World and European championsa surprise 1-1 draw at home to Finland on Friday night, they now find themselves two factors adrift of Didier Deschampsa side at the very best of Group I with four games to play. In what's often a scary floor to see, Spain may have their work cut out in what's probably a game for the champions of the last three major tournaments. With all due respect to the other factors in the group a Georgia, Belarus and Finland a' you would assume both France and Spain to get maximum points from their remaining games, making their series virtually a one-game fight for automatic qualification for among sportas greatest events in Brazil next summer. For the loser it will likely be a place finish, producing a two-leg play-off against another runner-up from a European party. This, consequently, means that we're able to see a Spain versus England competition, with one facing the devastating consequences of not even qualifying for the World Cup. Certainly Spain, arguably the maximum international part ever, canat fail to qualify, can they? The truth of the situation is that cracks are just starting to appear in the side, and though they're still better than anyone on the day they now seem very beatable at times. France are creating a strong side, and they will feel they've a great potential for an enormous victory over Vicente Del Bosqueas variety of world-class talent. Iker Casillasa injury is a big strike in purpose, despite Victor Valdesa obvious characteristics, whilst the metronomic brilliance of Xavi may also be missing due to his recent exercise problems. In attack David Villa still doesnat appear to be the gamer he once was, while Pedro also appears to be struggling hitting the heights of prior years. Actually, barring Andres Iniesta and Juan Mata, maybe it's argued that none of their attacking players come in prime form, with David Silva, Cesc Fabgreas and the Villa and Pedro all looking a little out of sorts by their high expectations. England, meanwhile, are fresh off the back of a 3-1 victory over Georgia, and look filled with confidence currently. They have a great mixture of experience and youth, with potential stars Raphael Varane, Paul Pogba, Mamadou Sakho and Blaise Matuidi mixing effortlessly with household names loves Franck Ribery, Mathieu Valbuena and Patrice Evra. In terms of World Cup qualifiers that is up there with a few of the most critical in recent times, and while games like San Marino vs England highlight the weaknesses with the qualifying stages, games like Tuesdayas highlight global football at itas best. For the winner (or in Franceas case a pull also) it will indicate one move on the aircraft to Brazil, but for the loss nervy preparations will be meant by it for the lottery of a possible play-off later in the year. It should be an excellent scene. Follow me on twitter: @henryjackson87. Go to www.onfootball.co.uk to read more of my work.

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