Bilic doubtful for qualifier

Slaven Bilic has become the latest Croatian star to look doubtful for the forthcoming European Championship game in Dublin with…

Slaven Bilic has become the latest Croatian star to look doubtful for the forthcoming European Championship game in Dublin with the Everton defender looking likely to be laid up for three weeks after picking up a thigh injury.

Bilic picked up the strain in his second training session back at Everton after the World Cup and it could now be the middle of next month before he returns to action.

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