EURO 2008 INFO

Chivu touched first of all on Romania's chances at Euro 2008, which he does not rate highly.

"I'm amazed when I hear things like 'We will win the Euros,'" he began.

"A miracle happens just once in life, and it took place when Greece won the title.

"We'll need to take our chances, but unfortunately we're 4th favourites to move up from the group.

"But we're preparing hard in friendlies. We'll work on tactics and teamplay. Our opponents don't count as much as these other things.

"We count on the class of Adrian Mutu. We can play without him, but we're not as good.

"Radu Stefan? I can't wait to see a Lazio-Roma derby, with Stefan and Adrian Pit playing."

Chivu, of course, had a successful spell at the Giallorosso half of Rome, but now plies his trade with Inter.

"I feel great in Milan," he said.

"After all, I didn't move country, just city. I'm still in touch with old AS Roma teammates, but now my career is with Inter in Milan.

"I wanted to stay in the heart of the city. At first I used to get lost, but now navigation is easy. Still, it's a 40 minute drive to the training centre at Appiano Gentile."