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This is an archive article published on June 15, 2004

Two to watch out for

WESLEY SNEIJDER / HOLLANDAGE: 19, POSITION: MidfieldExploded onto the world stage in Holland8217;s 6-0 demolition of Scotland in the play-o...

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WESLEY SNEIJDER / HOLLAND
AGE: 19, POSITION: Midfield
Exploded onto the world stage in Holland8217;s 6-0 demolition of Scotland in the play-offs for Euro 2004. He opened the scoring with a jink past the defender, a 15-yard run and a shot through. Then came the real action: three set-piece deliveries to Ooijer, van Nistelrooy and de Boer all found the back of the net.
STRENGTH: Two good feet, great balance
WEAKNESS: Small in size

PHILIPP LAHM / GERMANY
AGE: 20, POSITION: Left back
Surprise inclusion in the team, pocket-sized Lahm is part of Stuttgart8217;s great youth crop along with striker Kuranyi. Tactically 8216;8216;smart as an old fox8217;8217; says national coach Rudi Voeller. Fast, technically gifted and a great crosser of the ball, Lahm shows maturity beyond his years on the pitch while remaining a cheerful, carefree youngster off it.
STRENGTH: Sheer energy 038; zest.
WEAKNESS: Can he keep his feet on ground?

 

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