The Czech Republic last participated in the World Cup in Italy in 1990, but under the name Czechoslovakia. It needed to beat Norway in the second round to get to Germany, but it finished second in its group after Holland. Its team has high-level, talented players: Nedved, Poborsky, Rosicky, Smicer and Baros. The greatest burden of the team is on these men.
Pavel Nedved Pavel Nedved from Juventus is the most talented player. The offensive floater sets himself apart with his technique and finish, and he has been making a name for himself in Italy for nine years.
Karel Bruckner The 67 year-old Czech assumed the position of coach in 2002. Earlier in his career he coached youth and various league teams in his country for four years.
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