SERBIA

Chelsea player remains a commanding presence in defence.

Rising star Sergej MilinkovicSavic — lots of hype around the Lazio midfielder who has been linked to Manchester United among others. Only has three caps because former manager Slavoljub Muslin dropped him for not wanting to play in defensive midfield. But will play a key role going forward.

Prospects Will fight it out for second spot, but will have to go some to make it through. Ranking 34. Last time Did not qualify. Manager Mladen Krstajic — aged just 44, one of the most inexperienced coaches at the tournament. Some may remember him from the Serbia and Montenegro defence that conceded just one goal in qualifying for the 2006 World Cup. They’re a bit like Southampton — happy to win ugly when they need to. Key man Branislav Ivanovic (right) — poised to become Serbia’s most-capped player during the tournament, overtaking the 103 caps of Dejan Stankovic. Aged 34 now, but the former