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Bilic backing England
Posted on: October 24, 2007
Croatia coach Slaven Bilic believes England will pip Russia in the race for a place at Euro 2008.
England’s fate is out of their own hands after slipping to a 2-1 defeat to Guus Hiddink’s side in Moscow.
When asked whether Russia or England will qualify from Group E, Bilic told Sky Sports News: “I don’t know, I think England.
“You should leave him to work in peace. England are still in with a chance. It wouldn’t be a surprise for me if Israel stops Russia.
“Well for me, England are the better side, although I respect Russia at the end of the day as they are the only team that we haven’t scored against.”
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We’re barely into the second month of the season, but speculation has already begun about who Arsene Wenger might be looking to bring in to Arsenal in the January transfer window.
One player who seems destined to move clubs is Luka Modric of Dinamo Zagreb, the 22-year-old midfielder who was Eduardo’s main provider last season when the striker notched 34 goals in 32 games. To find out more about Modric, have a look at the above interview I found on YouTube.
Modric has been linked with big money moves to both Ajax and Bayern Munich, but if Le Gaffer is interested – and rumour has it that he has made enquiries – then we could see Luka on his way to London in the New Year.
The benefits of reuniting Modric and Eduardo could be fantastic. Despite Eduardo’s massive goal haul last season, Dinamo Zagreb did not stand in his way to move on, but they will put up a bigger fight to try to keep Modric, who they rate as their best player. And Modric himself can put them away, having scored 20 goals in 69 appearances for Zagreb and three in 18 games for the national side.
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