I'd be hopeful of snatching second. I'd be delighted with that and think it's a realistic aim. No point even going if it's to make up the numbers with a defeatist attitude. I'm not sure what number that is on your list but we have to think we can achieve six points from the Croatia and Italy games. It would be quite an achievement, I admit, but we've played both in recent times and have nothing to fear. Croatia finished second to Greece (a team similar to us) in qualifying and we've had two draws and a win against the Italians under Trap. Should have been two wins if it wasn't for the adrenalin rush of a potential last-minute winner causing us to completely lose our heads at the back. Even four points might do us if Spain romp home with nine. I think we'd actually do very well in a knock-out scenario. Nil-nils and penos all the way.
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