Hamsik battles to make Aviva showdown

SLOVAKIA captain Marek Hamsik travelled to Dublin with his international teammates on Wednesday night but vowed to play in Friday’s Euro 2012 qualifier against Ireland only if he is 100%.

The Napoli forward is a major doubt after injuring his thigh in Sunday’s friendly against Palermo.

“My injury has improved, but I have only been able to train on my own,” he said.