Terim says Turkey captain Turan ready to face Croatia


Football Soccer - Turkey v Sweden - International Freindly - Antalya Arena, Antalya, Turkey - 24/03/16 Turkey's coach Fatih Terim and Arda Turan during the match REUTERS/Murad Sezer

PARIS - Coach Fatih Terim says a lack of playing time this season will not hamper captain Arda Turan when Turkey play Croatia in Euro 2016 Group D on Sunday, his team's first match at a major tournament in eight years.

Terim, in his third stint in charge, has overseen a dramatic improvement in Turkey's form as they recovered from collecting a single point in their opening three qualifiers to advance to the finals in France.

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