This is the chance of a lifetime insists Uronen
FINLAND V BELGIUM 8PM, BBC
FINLAND are ready to make history tonight by pulling off an epic Euros upset.
They will meet top-ranked Belgium in their final group game, knowing a draw should be enough to take them through to the knockout stages of a major tournament for the first time.
But according to defender Jere Uronen – who plays for Belgian club Genk – the only thought is winning in Saint Petersburg.
“Our biggest dream was to make it to this tournament but now we want to continue dreaming,” he said.
“We don’t want to go home now. It is the biggest match in Finnish football history and we want to make our country proud.
“We have a good feeling. It is in our own hands and that is a beautiful opportunity.”
The Finns have already pulled off one surprise by defeating Denmark, and lost narrowly to Russia when a draw would have put them through.
Belgium are a very different prospect but there is no fear among the squad. Uronen, above, said: “We respect them but not too much.We know we have a chance to beat them – and we are feeling confident.
“It is an opportunity of a lifetime for each of our players.”
Belgium manager Roberto Martinez may make changes and that could see Kevin De Bruyne and Eden Hazard make their first starts of the Euros.