'Yes, Sergio! Pass it mate'published at 19:37 British Summer Time 21 June 2016
Croatia v Spain (20:00 BST)
I'm ashamed to admit it, but in the past I have resorted to shouting 'pass it' in five-a-side when an opponent has the ball in a cowardly ploy for them to unwittingly give up possession.
Ivan Rakitic might be tempted to do likewise tonight.
Spain have rarely been wasteful on the ball but Rakitic hopes he could benefit from a momentary lapse from Barcelona team-mates Sergio Busquets and Andres Iniesta tonight.
"Maybe they'll get confused," he said. "Hopefully they pass me an assist."