We’re still the underdogs, says Slovakia skipper Marek Hamsik

Victory over Sweden in their second game in St Petersburg Friday (2pm) would secure a place in the last 16 with a match to spare.

Slovakia's Marek Hamsik, left, celebrates at the end of the Euro 2020 win over Poland. Picture: Evgenya Novozhenina/Pool via AP

Slovakia captain Marek Hamsik insists his side remain the outsiders in their Euro 2020 group despite their impressive opening to the tournament.

Slovakia — who beat Stephen Kenny’s Ireland on penalties in a Euro qualifing play-off semi-final — surprisingly top Group E after beating Poland while heavyweights Spain were held to a goalless draw by Sweden.