Euro 2016 preview: Group D
Spain's may have struggled at the last World Cup but they are still defending European champions. However, their group at Euro 2016 may be tougher than the one they faced in Brazil in 2014.
Will Spain be four-time champions?
The 'Tiki-Taka' revolution has seen the Spaniards win two European championships and the World Cup in 2010. With a new breed of stars coming through to replace the country's successful golden generation, coach Vicente del Bosque is tasked with bringing home a fourth title. If he succeeds, it will be his most impressive feat yet.
Using a striker this time around
Spain's strikerless formation has been replicated across the globe in recent years. But now Del Bosque wants a center-forward to spearhead his attack. Real Madrid's Alvaro Morata appears the best fit for the position, but Valencia's Paco Alcacer would have something to say about that.
Last ride for Casillas and Iniesta?
Xavi Hernandez and David Villa have already bowed out. Now, Andres Iniesta and Iker Casillas are set for perhaps their final appearance at a major international tournament. Iniesta, 32, and Casillas, 35, are in their twilight years and beginning to play less football at club level.
The Czechs instead of the Dutch
The Netherlands have been a fixture at previous European Championships, but they were pipped to France by the Czech Republic. Captained by Tomas Rosicky, the Czechs have been at several European finals themselves. Since Euro 1996 in England, the Czech Repbulic have qualified for every European Championship.
Familiar foes
There's plenty of recent history between the Czech Republic and Turkey, who were in the same group in qualifying. With the Dutch stumbling, Group A was by far the most open qualifying section. The Czechs finished first on 22 points, two clear of Iceland who qualified in second. Turkey, meanwhile, finished third and had a five-point cushion over the Netherlands.
Turkey, Europe's underachievers?
Football consumes Turkey, week-after-week, day-after-day. But the national side remains an inconsistent beast. At times, the Turks can be outstanding - they reached the semi-finals of the 2002 World Cup and Euro 2008. They can also be infuriating, with conflict rife among some of their key players.
Can Croatia capitalize on their quality?
Croatia have only been competing since 1993 as a UEFA/FIFA member. In their last visit to France, at the World Cup in 1998, the Croats finished third. Since then, they have only failed to reach two major competitions. At Euro 2008, Croatia reached the quarterfinal and will be aiming for a similar feat this time round.