Greece coach Otto Rehhagel is boosted ahead of the Euro 2004 semi-final with the Czech Republic by the return of Zisis Vryzas after he missed the quarter-final win over France through suspension.

Patrick Vieira failed a late fitness test for France’s Euro 2004 quarter-final with Greece at the Estadio Jose Alvalade with Olivier Dacourt getting his second start of the tournament in place of the injured Arsenal midfielder.

Greece survived conceding the fastest ever goal in European Championships history to edge into the quarter-finals of Euro 2004 by the skin of their teeth.

SPAIN coach Inaki Saez has conceded that he is considering dropping the country’s record goalscorer Raul but said he would keep his decision secret until kick-off in today’s Euro 2004 match with Greece.

The latest news from Portugal:

Greece are fully prepared to poop the party tomorrow when they provide the opposition to host nation Portugal in the opening match of Euro 2004.

AS ROMA moved within two points of leaders AC Milan and Juventus with goals from Vincenzo Montella and John Carew giving them a 2-0 victory over Reggina in Serie A yesterday.