Bilic to quit as Croatia boss after finals

Slaven Bilic overshadowed the announcement of Croatia’s preliminary 27-man squad for Euro 2012 by confirming that he would be standing down after the tournament.

The Croatia coach, who did not spring any surprises in his squad, insisted that his final two months in charge would be his “biggest challenge’’ after six years in the job.

“This is my last tournament in charge,’’ Bilic said after naming his squad that will take on Ireland, Spain and Italy in Group C.