VIDEO: Edin Dzeko says there is a 50-50 chance Bosnia will beat Ireland

He might be back from injury, back in the goals, and, with his Bosnia teammates, back in their beloved Zenica, but even with Ireland missing key men Edin Dzeko discounts the favourites tag for the home side tonight, instead insisting that the play-off against Ireland is “50-50”.

Speaking ahead of a final training session in the Bilino Polje stadium last night, the Roma striker, on loan from Manchester City, was blunt about the challenge the visitors present.

“It’s not easy to win against Germany,” he said. “If you beat them, you must be a good team.