Srna says Ireland won’t leave pointless

Croatia captain Dario Srna has tipped Ireland to get a result against Spain on Thursday after praising Giovanni Trapattoni’s team following Sunday’s 3-1 win.

Croatian striker Mario Mandzukic, who scored two goals in the win, also revealed that he has never been in such a physical battle as the one against Richard Dunne in Poznan, while coach Slaven Bilic said that Ireland had been “easy to analyse”.

“Ireland are a tricky squad, and I’m sure they won’t leave the Euros without points. Their style of play won’t suit Spain, that’s for sure,” said Srna, whose attacking thrust down the right flank was a constant threat for his side.