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REUTERS - Factbox on Greece who are competing in Group B at the 2010 World Cup in South Africa:Colours: White shirts, white shorts and white socks.Nickname: I Ethniki (the National)Previous World Cup appearances: 1994Best World Cup performance: Group stage 1994Coach: Otto RehhagelMost capped player: Theodoros Zagorakis 120Top goalscorer: Nikos Anastopoulos 29Talking points:Greece are eager to redeem themselves for a disappointing appearance at the 1994 World Cup, their only other appearance. It could also be coach Otto Rehhagel's last tournament in charge after nine years because the 71-year-old German is rumoured to be leaving after the tournament.Player to watch:Greek hopes rest on striker Theofanis Gekas. The former Bundesliga top scorer has been back in form, scoring in a bid to save Hertha Berlin from relegation after switching in mid-season from Bayer Leverkusen. His speed and goal instinct are eye-popping and he was the top scorer in all of the Eurozone's World Cup qualifying groups, with 10 goals.(Editing by Robert Woodward;To query or comment on this story email sportsfeedback@thomsonreuters.com)
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