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Senderos seeks vital victory

06 Jun 2008 - 08:21:50

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Switzerland defender Philippe Senderos has warned his team-mates that they need to start their Euro 2008 campaign with a win over the Czech Republic.

The co-hosts get the finals tournament underway in Basel and Senderos believes that a positive start is a must for the Swiss.

He told reporters: "It is a massive game for us. It is absolutely vital that we get off to a good start.

"Everyone in Switzerland has been waiting for this moment for so long and hopefully we can live up to the expectations.

"It would be a major disappointment if we did not go through, because we know we have got the ability to do that. There is pressure, but it is a good kind of pressure."

Meanwhile, midfielder Tranquillo Barnetta has been passed fit to face the Czechs, having recovered from an ankle injury sustained in training.

"I took part in a full training programme with the team on Wednesday and didn't feel any pain," Barnetta confirmed.

"I have told the coach I am ready to play, but of course the decision rests with him."