Euro 2012 Qualifiers: A and B

Group B is the most open of all the groups, with the top four nations separated by just three points after eight games.Russia are two points clear of Ireland in first place, with Armenia and Slovakia a further point behind. The Russians -- semi-finalists at Euro 2008 -- face Slovakia in Zilina on Friday knowing that a draw will leave them needing only to beat whipping boys Andorra in Moscow in their final game to be sure of first place."We are the group favourites, we are in first place. But the main thing is that we're still in first place on Tuesday," said a bullish Russia coach Dick Advocaat, who also insisted that he will step down if his team fail to qualify."We haven't lost a single away game, so this must give confidence to the players that we can do it," he added in reference to the Slovakia showdown.In group A German have run away as group winners and Turkey can make sure of second place this weekend.

Source: DSG