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Levein Confident After Draw

Craig Levein is not intimidated by Scotland's difficult Euro 2012 qualifying group.

The Tartan Army were pitted against holders Spain and the Czech Republic in Group I, with Lithuania and Liechtenstein rounding off a tricky draw.

"It's exciting, especially with Spain coming out of the hat," said Levein.

"I am pretty sure that the Scotland fans will be looking forward to Spain coming to Hampden and to a little holiday over there.

"It is no secret that Spain should be favourites to win the group if they play as they can but it might be easier in a five-team group to get that second place.

"We need to get some momentum between now and then, if we can do that then we are more than capable of causing problems for everyone in the group. We are in with a fighting chance."

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