Croatia international Darijo Srna believes his side have what it takes to survive the group stage at Euro 2012.
The Croatians were drawn with reigning champions Spain, Italy and the Republic of Ireland in Group C for next year’s tournament in Poland and Ukraine, and Srna feels Croatia can make it to the knockout stages.
“Our group is not that bad. Playing against Spain, it’s every player’s dream,” Srna told uefa.com.
“Then you have Italy and the Republic of Ireland; the whole world will be watching those matches, and we can reach the knockout phase.”
“Spain are favourites to win the Euros, but our meeting with them will be interesting.”
“And our first match against the Republic of Ireland will be very dangerous. They have a big coach in Giovanni Trapattoni. But I think it will be good for us; we need to win that match.”
Croatia start their Euro 2012 finals campaign against Ireland on June 10 in Poznan.
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