The Croatian Coach (former player) Slaven Bilić plays guitar for Rawbau but wrote the lyrics for their latest effort. A keen fan of heavy metal, and Metallica in particular, the former defender played down the significance of his new song, saying: “I don’t think it’s a new fan anthem – it’s just a fan song. I really adore music but I have to say that football is my life.”

The weakest team of Group B, and Euro2008 for that matter, are hosts Austria. It is difficult to see them make any mark on the tournament, especially in light of their dismal preparations for Euro2008. Germany are the obvious favourites to go through, and Croatia will probably follow them.

Poland should put up a fight, but Croatia have a more capable team. Coach Slaven Bilic has inculcated a winning mentality in the side, and with exciting players like Luka Modric and Eduardo da Silva, Croatia will be confident of going through to the quarter-finals.

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