Euro 2016: Poland set for first game
PR dla Zagranicy
Roberto Galea
12.06.2016 12:43
Poland is counting down the hours to its first game in the Euro 2016 football championships in France, with expectations running high.
Polish players Robert Lewandowski (C) and Grzegorz Krychowiak (R) warm up during their team's training session at Stade de Nice in Nice, France, 11 June 2016. Photo: EPA/SEBASTIEN NOGIER
The Polish team, led by star striker Robert Lewandowski, face Northern Ireland in the southern French city of Nice on Sunday at 6:00 pm CET.
“We are experienced, we know how to play this game. We are aware of its importance," said Polish midfielder Grzegorz Krychowiak ahead of the game.
"If we want to think of a favorable outcome, each of us must be a general on the field – everyone from the goalkeeper to the striker.”
The Poles are playing in their third Euro championships in a row. Poland co-hosted the Euro 2012 tournament in Warsaw together with Ukraine.
Northern Ireland are making their debut in the championships.
Meanwhile, Polish fans in Nice clashed with local hooligans on Saturday. France's NiceMatin website reported that police were called to the scene, with seven people sustaining injuries. (rg/pk)
Radio Poland will provide a live updated coverage on the Poland-Northern Ireland game