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WARKA, Poland -- Put on a special training program, Croatias star midfielder Luka Modric has recovered from an exhausting season with Tottenham and is ready to lead his countrys challenge for the European Championship, coach Slaven Bilic said on Thursday. Camo Tony Gonzalez Jersey . In the run-up to Euro 2012, Bilic conceded that Modric was jaded and that he needed to be refreshed. Joining the rest of the squad late and being given a lighter training program have helped recharge his batteries and hes 100 per cent fit, the coach said. Bilic, who is quitting his job at the end of the tournament after six years in charge, needs Modric to be at the top of his game if Croatia is going to get out of one of the toughest groups, let alone bid for the top prize. Modrics form dipped towards the end of a season which ended in disappointment. Tottenham had been fighting for a spot in the Champions League but was denied the opportunity after Chelsea won the competition by beating Bayern Munich in the final. "He played every game when he was available, he was a bit tired," Bilic said. "Hes ready to play his role, which is very important for us." Much of Croatias play hinges on the performance of the 26-year-old Modric. He pulls the strings for the team with his defence-splitting passes, tireless running and vision. Other players look to him to launch them forward and he shone at Euro 2008, when Croatia suffered the cruelest of defeats to Turkey in the quarter-finals. Having won all three of their group games four years ago, including a defeat of eventual finalist Germany, Croatia was leading with one minute of extra time to play. Turkey equalized with the last kick of the game, and went on to win the ensuing penalty shootout. Modric was one of three Croatians to miss a penalty. In 2012, Modric is setting the bar high, even though Croatia has been grouped with the last two world champions, Italy and Spain. "If we can pass the group ..... I think we can go all the way to the end," said Modric, who is widely expected to leave Tottenham after the tournament following its failure to qualify for the Champions League. Modric refused to comment on transfer speculation which has linked him with Real Madrid, Manchester United and Chelsea. Niko Kranjcar, who is poised to leave Tottenham after the tournament to join Dynamo Kyiv, said the team is stronger mentally, as well as physically, than four years. "We both believe we are at the peak of our careers," said Kranjcar. There would be no repeat of Turkeys last gasp equalizer, Kranjcar insisted. Instead of trying to keep possession, he said the ball "will go into the stands in the 88th row." One player whos not going to experience Euro 2012 is midfielder Ivo Ilicevic after an injury to his left calf muscle. Bilic said UEFA has given Croatia permission to replace the Hamburg midfielder with 20-year-old Sime Vrsaljko. Ilicevics injury came during training Wednesday and the expectation at the time was that it was only a minor strain. But Bilic said doctors in Warsaw ruled the 25-year-old Ilicevic out of Euro 2012. Croatia plays its first game in Group C on Sunday against Ireland in Poznan. Red Matt Ryan Jersey . This week they discussed retired veteran you would bring back, which player has had the most frustrating year in 2012 and whos had the best breakout this season. Falcons personalized jersey . In the first sporting event in New York since Superstorm Sandy, the Knicks dominated a game the Heat players werent sure should even be played with the city still so devastated. 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JACKSONVILLE, Fla. -- Andy Dalton threw two touchdown passes and ran for a score, and the Cincinnati Bengals beat the Jacksonville Jaguars 27-10 Sunday for their third consecutive win. Dalton and A.J. Green burned Jacksonville several times, including once to set up a second-quarter touchdown and again for a fourth-quarter score. The Bengals (3-1) finished with six sacks, putting constant pressure on Blaine Gabbert and overcoming all those defensive injuries. Cincinnati played without starting cornerbackss Nate Clements and Leon Hall as well as backups Jason Allen and Dre Kirkpatrick. Atlanta Falcons Super bowl Jerseys. The Jaguars (1-3) failed to take advantage. Gabbert completed 23 of 34 passes for 186 yards, with a touchdown and an interception. He was clearly outplayed by Dalton, who completed 20 of 31 passes for 244 yards. Dalton, Green (six catches for 117 yards) and the defence spoiled what was supposed to be a celebration for the Jaguars, who inducted Fred Taylor into the teams ring of honour. ' ' '