Striker warns Greece rivals
10 Jun 2008 - 10:28:56
Greece goal hero Angelos Charisteas has warned the rest of their Euro 2008 rivals that Otto Rehhagel's side will not relinquish their crown without a fight.
Charisteas is expected to be in the starting line-up for Tuesday's Group D opener against Sweden and the man who scored the winner in the final victory over Portugal four years ago has revealed that confidence remains high in the Greece camp.
"We were the surprise package four years ago and it's only normal that they expect another side to win it this time," said the Nurnberg striker.
"We earned our qualification for the tournament though after a huge effort in qualifying over the last two years.
"Rest assured, we are not going to hand the trophy back easily. We are coming to the competition to give it all we've got and to prove we were deserved winners of the title four years ago.
"We should be more at ease because we have nothing to prove. We have already shown our worth."