There are great expectations from the Netherlands as they head into their 14th UEFA Euro Championships.
The1988 winners arrive in Ukraine where they will be bracing themselves for fire in the group of death in Group B that comprises of three-time champions Germany, 1992 winners Denmark and 2004 runners-up Portugal.
Heading into a difficult preliminary stage, Coach Bert van Marwijk should still feel upbeat after overseeing an Oranje revolution since he took charge in 2008 from the great Marco van Basten.
The highlight of course was Netherlands reaching the 2010 FIFA World Cup final in South Africa where they lost to Spain, falling for a third time at the pinnacle of the competition.
And if you thought van Marwijks side had no juice left in their system after South Africa, just checkout their record en route to Poland and Ukraine.
The Dutch won nine and lost just one of their qualifying games and were the Euro 2012 qualifiers most prolific team with 37 goals.
Netherlands' attack still looks red hot, led by Schalke striker Klaas-Jan Huntelaar who's their top scorer for the team with 12 goals in the qualifiers. He should be well complemented by Arsenals hit man Robin Van Persie and Bayern Munichs Arjen Robben.
"We have won nine in a row and advanced as group winners," Van Marwijk said after sealing progress with a 1-0 victory over Moldova with a game to spare.
"Still, the feeling in the dressing room was one of disappointment. There was champagne, but no one drank it. I think that is a positive thing."
Not a surprising attitude for a team that takes great pride in its total football but battling with its demons as underachievers.
Argentina's Lionel Messi (left) and Netherland's Robin van Persie battle for the ball
Argentina's Lionel Messi (right) battles for the ball with Netherland's Daley Blind (left)
Netherlands' Daryl Janmaat (centre) dives in to challenge Argentina's Lucas Biglia (left) to concede a foul during the FIFA World Cup Semi Final at the Arena de Sao Paulo, Sao Paulo, Brazil
Netherland's Daryl Janmaat (right) blocks a attempted header on goal from Argentina's Gonzalo Higuain (left)
Netherlands' Arjen Robben (right) and Argentina's Lucas Biglia battle for the ball during the FIFA World Cup Semi Final at the Arena de Sao Paulo, Sao Paulo, Brazil.
Argentina's Lionel Messi (centre) and Netherland's Nigel de Jong (left) and Netherland's Ron Vlaar battle for the ball
Argentina's Lucas Biglia (left) and Netherland's Georginio Wijnaldum (right) battle for the ball
Netherlands' Robin van Persie reacts in the first half during the FIFA World Cup Semi Final at the Arena de Sao Paulo, Sao Paulo, Brazil.
Argentina's Ezequiel Garay (left) attempts to tackle Netherland's Robin van Persie (right)
Argentina's Javier Mascherano (right) attempts to tackle Netherland's Robin van Persie (centre)
Netherland's Stefan de Vrij (left) and Argentina's Gonzalo Higuain (right) battle for the ball in the air
Argentina's Enzo Perez (right) looks to get past Netherlands' Dirk Kuyt (left) and Ron Vlaar during the FIFA World Cup Semi Final at the Arena de Sao Paulo, Sao Paulo, Brazil.
Netherland's Georginio Wijnaldum (left) and Argentina's Javier Mascherano (right) battle for the ball in the air
Netherlands' Daley Blind and Argentina's Enzo Perez (right) battle for the ball the FIFA World Cup Semi Final at the Arena de Sao Paulo, Sao Paulo, Brazil.
Netherlands' Dirk Kuyt and Argentina's Lionel Messi (left) battle for the ball during the FIFA World Cup Semi Final at the Arena de Sao Paulo, Sao Paulo, Brazil.
Netherlands' Robin van Persie and Argentina's Lionel Messi (right) shake hands before the FIFA World Cup Semi Final at the Arena de Sao Paulo, Sao Paulo, Brazil.
Netherland's Arjen Robben (left) skips the tackle from Argentina's Ezequiel Garay (right)
Netherland's Arjen Robben (left) skips the tackle from Argentina's Ezequiel Garay (right)
Argentina's Martin Demichelis (right) and Netherland's Robin van Persie (left) battle for the ball
Argentina's Javier Mascherano and Netherland's Wesley Sneijder (left) battle for the ball