Otto dismisses German link

Otto Rehhagel, who has guided Greece into the Euro 2004 final against Portugal on Sunday, today dismissed reports he would take over the Germany manager's job.

The Greeks triumphed 1-0 in last night's semi-final against the Czech Republic, courtesy of a 'silver goal' in extra-time from former Sheffield United defender Traianos Dellas.

German Rehhagel is wanted by Germany after Ottmar Hitzfeld turned down the chance to replace Rudi Voller. The Greece coach said he would honour his contract, which runs until 2006, adding: "All I am interested in is preparing my boys for the final. That's what my role is and nothing else."

Portugal will be out to atone for losing the opening game to Greece three weeks ago and Rehhagel said: "It's a chance for them to get revenge but we're the underdogs and have nothing to lose."