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Greece coach Otto
Rehhagel has retained several players who are out of favour at club level for
the decisive Euro 2004 qualifier at home to Northern Ireland on Saturday.
Stalwart defender
Nikos Dabizas keeps his place in the squad, named on Monday by Rehhagel, despite
having played only for Newcastle United's reserves this season.
Dabizas is likely
to partner Traianos Dellas, who is yet to play in Serie A this season for his
club AS Roma, in central defence in the Group Six game.
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Greece need to win the match to be sure of finishing as group winners and qualifying
automatically for next year's finals in Portugal. They start a point clear of
Spain, who travel to Armenia for their last match on Saturday. Ticketmaster
Rehhagel also included
Giorgos Karagounis, usually a substitute for his club Inter Milan, and striker
Demis Nikolaidis, whose bit-part role at Atletico Madrid is not expected to
prevent him starting either on Saturday.
But Rehhagel will
have to make do without Panathinaikos centre back Sotiris Kyrgiakos. The 22-year-old
underwent knee surgery this week after injuring himself in Panathinaikos's 1-1
Champions League draw against Rangers. Ticketmaster
Rehhagel welcomes
back Kyrgiakos's club mate Angelos Basinas. The midfielder returns after a month
out with a knee injury.
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