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EURO 2012: CROATIA V SPAIN
TEAM NEWS
Croatia striker Mario Mandzukic was substituted against Italy because of a knock and will be assessed.
The Croats began against Italy with a 4-4-2 formation, but switched to 4-2-3-1 at half-time to enable Luka Modric to play further forward.
If he keeps that role then Ivan Rakitic will drop deep to play alongside holding midfielder Ognjen Vukojevic.
Spain's Sergio Busquets hurt his foot against Ireland, but a scan showed no damage, and he has been passed fit.
Striker Fernando Torres is expected to keep his place after scoring twice against the Irish.
Cesc Fabregas netted as a substitute in that match but with competition for places fierce he may remain on the bench.
EURO 2012: CROATIA V SPAIN
- Venue: PGE Arena, Gdansk
- Date: Monday, 18 June
- Kick-off: 19:45 BST
TEAM NEWS
Croatia striker Mario Mandzukic was substituted against Italy because of a knock and will be assessed.
The Croats began against Italy with a 4-4-2 formation, but switched to 4-2-3-1 at half-time to enable Luka Modric to play further forward.
If he keeps that role then Ivan Rakitic will drop deep to play alongside holding midfielder Ognjen Vukojevic.
Spain's Sergio Busquets hurt his foot against Ireland, but a scan showed no damage, and he has been passed fit.
Striker Fernando Torres is expected to keep his place after scoring twice against the Irish.
Cesc Fabregas netted as a substitute in that match but with competition for places fierce he may remain on the bench.