Russia finalise EURO plans

Russia have finalised their pre-tournament plans for UEFA EURO 2008™ after confirming friendly fixtures against Serbia and Lithuania.

Romania next
Of the 16 teams who will compete in Austria and Switzerland this summer, Russia are the only team not in action on 6 February. Their next encounter is against Romania in Bucharest on 26 March before they play their final game in front of their home fans against Kazakhstan in Moscow on 23 May. Guus Hiddink's team will complete their preparations in Germany, where they will meet Serbia (28 May) and Lithuania (3 June). Russia begin their EURO campaign a week later against Spain and also meet Greece and Sweden in Group D.