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BBC Sport Online looks at the countries drawn in qualifying Group 5 for Euro 2004.
Germany But with the collective talent of Michael Ballack, Mehmet Scholl and Sebastian Deisler and following their World Cup efforts, they can never be discounted and the Germans will be worthy group favourites.
Scotland Vogts comes with an impressive pedigree, having quided Germany to glory at Euro 96, but mere qualification would do for Scotland right now. Scotland no longer boast a genuinely world-class player but the likes of experienced West Ham star Don Hutchison and young Rangers talent Barry Ferguson will be crucial to their chances of travelling to Portugal.
Iceland Many of their top players ply their trade in England's Premiership - notably Chelsea marksman Eidur Gudjohnsen and Ipswich defender Hermann Hreidarsson. This physical side are likely to give any country a good game.
Lithuania They missed out on qualification for the 2002 World Cup, despite holding group winners Italy to an admirable 0-0 draw. They could spring a surprise or two during the Euro 2004 qualifiers. A struggling domestic league forces almost all the national players to play their football abroad.
Faroe Islands They did, however, hold Scotland to a draw during qualifying for Euro 2000. That success proved a false dawn as the Faroe Islands finished bottom of their World Cup qualifying group. Even so they were only humiliated by Yugoslavia who beat them 6-0. They have a new coach in the shape of Henrik Larsen, who signed a two-year deal with a club back in May.
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