Del Bosque: Spain won't settle for Croatia draw

Spain's 4-0 drubbing of Ireland and Italy's 1-1 stalemate with Croatia means even if the Italians beat the Irish, who are already out, they would be eliminated as long as the other match is a scoring draw of two goals each or more.

Italy cried foul when they were eliminated from the 2004 European Championship in similar circumstances after a 2-2 draw between Sweden and Denmark sent the Scandinavian neighbours through from their group and the Italians out.

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