Domenech hopes to top group

France coach eyes triumphs over Holland and Italy

By James Dall   Last updated: 12th June 2008   Subscribe to RSS Feed

Domenech hopes to top group

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France manager Raymond Domenech is backing his men to claim victory in their two remaining Group C fixtures.

Domenech's side failed to inspire in their opening Euro 2008 encounter, managing a goalless draw against Romania.

France next face current leaders Holland before going head-to-head against world champions Italy.

And Domenech is confident his side will deliver as he sets his sights on claiming pole position in the so-called 'Group of Death'.

He said: "We have two matches left, and the results depend on us. For the moment we are not calculating.

"The objective is still to play to win. It's at the end of the battle that you count the dead."

France can win Group C if they beat both Holland and Italy, and Romania drop points in one of their remaining games.