Spain are hoping that sky-high confidence and a wave of euphoria following their 4-3 victory over Yugoslavia can help them lay to rest their perennial under-achievers tag.

Jose Antonio Camacho's side were seconds away from elimination but, after two injury-time goals to beat the Yugoslavs, now believe they can go all the way.

That new-found confidence will have the severest of tests tomorrow in Bruges when they face World champions and tournament favourites France.

Real Betis striker Alfonso, whose two goals against Yugoslavia have made him a national hero, admitted Spain have not played well and that their fans are expecting better.

'Frankly, we have passed the ball badly,' he said. 'There are many people depending on us.'

Spain, who have not beaten France since 1981 and never in a competitive fixture, will be looking to avenge the 1984 Final which the French won 2-0. Former Spain coach Javier Clemente feels France are not unbeatable.

'We don't need to remind ourselves that they are World champions,' he said. 'But that does not mean they are going to eat us alive.'

France coach Roger Lemerre conversely fears the Spanish threat. He said: 'Their players managed to transform their tiredness into a strength. It will be a difficult and competitive match.'

France have a doubt over Arsenal's Emmanuel Petit, who injured his right knee in the victory over the Czech Republic and was rested for the 3-2 defeat by Holland on Wednesday when a below-strength team was fielded.

Scotland's Hugh Dallas is one of eight referees asked by UEFA to officiate in the latter stages of the tournament.