Greece coach Otto Rehhagel moved to increase the pressure on hosts Portugal ahead of the Euro 2004 final by revelling in his team’s status as underdogs.

Otto Rehhagel’s blend of German discipline and Greek character is what has taken his side to the brink of qualification for the Euro 2004 quarter-finals.

Greece striker Themistoklis Nikolaidis has warned Spain that his side are keen to build on their reputation as Euro 2004’s surprise outfit.