Kek calls Slovenia's tried and tested

Slovenia coach Matjaž Kek has named his final squad of the UEFA EURO 2008™ qualifying campaign, selecting 19 players from 15 clubs for the Group G visit of Bulgaria on 21 November.

Uncapped Fodnezzi
Kek has resisted the temptation to make major changes despite Slovenia sitting fifth in the seven-team group – with 24-year-old goalkeeper Saso Fodnezzi being the only uncapped player involved. Although third-placed Bulgaria still have a slim chance of qualifying, Kek said: "I don't care if Bulgaria are fighting for second place, I just want to see my team play well. Bulgaria are a good side but they are also vulnerable. We want to finish this campaign on a high."

Slovenia squad
Goalkeepers: Saso Fodnezzi (FK Austria Wien), Samir Handanovič (Udinese Calcio).

Defenders: Mišo Brečko (Hamburger SV), Boštjan Cesar (West Bromwich Albion FC), Fabijan Cipot (FC Luzern), Branko Ilič (Real Betis Balompié), Bojan Jokič (FC Sochaux-Montbéliard), Aleš Kokot (SV Wehen), Mitja Mörec (Maccabi Herzliya FC).

Midfielders: Andraž Kirm (NK Domžale), Andrej Komac (Djurgårdens IF FF), Robert Koren (West Bromwich Albion FC), Luka Žinko (NK Domžale), Anton Žlogar (Anorthosis Famagusta FC), Dalibor Stevanovič (Real Sociedad de Fútbol).

Forwards: Klemen Lavrič (MSV Duisburg), Zlatan Ljubijankič (NK Domžale), Milivoje Novakovič (1. FC Köln), Valter Birsa (FC Sochaux-Montbéliard).