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Concurrent with the Euro 2008 qualifier matches that JumpTV is broadcasting live online, there are international friendly matches being shown on 22 August 2007. These matches can be accessed by the multiple match access pass which will also include the ability to view all Euro 2008 qualifiers live, and on demand as well as highlights packages and on-demand match replays.

Bosnia v Croatia - This local derby between two Balkan teams should be slightly more keenly fought than your average friendly match. With local pride at stake, the fans will not be content with a kickaround like the players are training: expect full-blooded tackles, vocal support and the passion of partisan fans. Croatia are the favourites as they currently top Euro Qualification group E, but in a local derby, who can predict the result with confidence.

Bulgaria v Wales – Two small nations with a significant presence in the English Premiership, this should be an interesting encounter with plenty of attacking talent on display. Even without the injured Valerei Bojinov, Bulgaria still have the two Petrovs and Dimitar Berbatov whilst the Welsh have chavtastic Craig Bellamy, pie lover John Hartson and the highly inappropriately-named Gary Speed.

Greece v Spain - In days gone by, this would on the face of it have appeared to be a mismatch between European giants and Spain and minnows Greece. However, now it is Greece that are the big fish and Spain who are floundering. Despite having talent like Fernando Torres, Cesc Fabregas and Xavi Alonso, Spain are struggling against the likes of Northern Ireland and Sweden in Euro 2008 qualification group F. Greece are leading their group and are reigning European champions, giving hope to fans of Scotland and other smaller countries across the continent that one day their day really might come.

Hungary v Italy – Hungary are a very average side, Italy are very average World Champions. Should be a game to forget, unless the Italians change their somewhat negative and soporific style or hall Roberto Baggio out of retirement. Hungary would have to have some physio to get Ferenc Puskas to do the same.

Iceland v Canada – This should be an interesting gauge of how good Canada are at ‘soccer’. Although they’ve been in a couple of world cups, they were not a strong side and wouldn’t have qualified if they’d played in Europe. However, as with the USA and the antipodean nations, they tend to be strong, athletic and motivated, compensating for a lack of skill and experience. Also, Iceland are rubbish without Gudjohnsen so might make for a good match.

Russia v PolandRussia gear up for their double-header with England by playing Poland. This should be an exciting match as Poland are on form, leading Euro 2008 qualification group A by a decent margin. Russia are an inconsistent team with plenty of potential. With plenty of history here, expect both sets of fans to demand a show of pride from their respective teams.

Slovakia v FranceFrance have been the best team in world football since they won the World cup in 1998. However, now they have to blood some young players and rest some tired superstar legs – expect the future of French football to be on show and expect Slovakian fans to egg their team on to claim the top scalp in European football.

Switzerland v Netherlands - A chance to see how the Euro 2008 hosts, Switzerland, compare to one of the strongest sides on the continent. Somewhat dull, yet defensively extremely sound in the 2006 world cup, Switzerland have to treat this match as competitive as they won’t many better tests before the finals than this one. The Dutch are still not guaranteed to be there next summer, lying third in Euro 2008 qualifying group G, despite having some excellent players in every position.