Debutants.

The most unfashionable side to qualify, and rank outsiders with Northern Ireland. The influence of their Italian coach is clear - they are organised, sit deep and frustrate the opposition, hoping to snatch a goal from set-pieces or long shots.

They stifled Portugal in qualifying, winning 1-0 away and only losing the return game in stoppage time.

Key player: Lorik Cana

Like all teams of their stature, Albania will need solid foundations if they're to pull up trees at a major tournament. And that means needing big performances from centre-back Lorik Cana. The 32-year-old made his international debut over a decade ago, when the prospect of playing at a major tournament must have seemed ridiculous. However, in no small part down to his fine performances at the back, the Paris Saint-Germain academy graduate will captain his nation in France next summer, where his leadership and experience will be as important in a young squad as anything else.