An European champion in 1976 as Chechoslovakia, Czech Republic's greatest success in the recent years is reaching the final of Euro in 1996. In that time the team had many great players like Karel Poborsky and Jiri Nemec. In the current squad the only real star is the keeper Petr Cech, who will brake Poborsky's record for most appearances soon. Careers of leaders in midfield Tomas Rosicky and Jaroslav Plasil are towards the end, but Hertha's Vladimir Darida may be a new Czech star.

Czech Republic on European championships:

Squad:

The manager: Pavel Vrba

The coach of the year in Czech Republic six years a row brought Viktoria Pilzen to European tournament and the performance was descent for a team without any experience. In November 2013 Vrba became the manager of the national team, but coudn't qualify for 2014 FIFA World cup. Vrba had his revenge and led the team to the European championship.

The star: Petr Cech

The 34-old goalkeeper was one of the best in this Euro qualifications and also had a great season for Arsenal in the Premier league. In 2015/16 Cech kept the most clean sheets in the league and won the award Golden glove for fourth time. A Chelsea's cult hero, the goalkeeper is a synonym for stability and consistency and with his great form is ready for another big tournament.  

Czech Republic's matches in group D

13 June 2016 - Spain - Czech Republic - 15:00, Stadium Municipal, Toulouse

17 June 2016 - Czech Republic - Croatia, 18:00, Stade Geoffroy-Guichard, Saint-Étienne

21 June 2016 - Czech Republic - Turkey, 21:00, Stade Bollaert-Delelis, Lens