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Don't expect Spain to take any chances

Croatia v Spain

I have never been involved in a game where both teams deliberately set out to play for a draw and I can’t believe we will see Croatia and Spain to come to a pre-arranged decision to draw 2-2 to guarantee themselves qualification at the expense of Italy.

It just does not seem plausible to me and as far as I am concerned, Spain should beat Croatia with the minimum of fuss and make sure they finish top of the section.

Spain can’t risk playing for a draw because if they do then it would only take one moment from Croatia and then the champions would be out.

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