Croatia in Group D: "Interesting and unpredictable"

Ante Čačić's men will start their EURO 2016 campaign in France against Turkey in Paris on 12 June, with Czech Republic encounter coming up on 17 June in Saint Etienne and the match with European champions Spain in Bordeaux on 21 June.

At the @UEFAEURO #Croatia will face @SeFutbol, @TFF_Org and @fotbalova_repre in group D. #BeProud #EURO2016 pic.twitter.com/l64u4hMglP

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What are Croatia's chances in Group D?

"We have to do some analysis, but the fact remains that there are no easy groups, and Group D is among more demanding ones. I believe Croatia can cope with all of these three opponents, although I think Spain are the favourites of the group as the current champions", says Croatia head coach Ante Čačić for hns-cff.hr.

#Croatia is looking forward to face @SeFutbol, @TFF_Org and @fotbalova_repre at @UEFAEURO! #FinalDraw #EURO2016 pic.twitter.com/vNZfgMgY04

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"This is an interesting, unpredictable group. We can try to avenge the unfortunate EURO 2008 defeat against Turkey, while Czech Republic is very well led by coach Vrba. It is also good that we play Spain later in the tournament, when they will probably already think about second round. We see our chance there as well", he added.

Vatreni will open @EURO2016 against @TFF_Org. After that they will face @fotbalova_repre and @SeFutbol. #EURO2016 pic.twitter.com/G7GOLnPJEs

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Croatia will not change its objectives after the Final Draw in Paris.

"We have no right to back away. We have to try to take control of every match and show the quality we undoubtedly have. I am convinced we can achieve that", concluded Čačić.

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