Last November, in the first mutual encounter on the Islands, the Czech team was convinced of that. In half an hour he lost in Burnley with the young men in the jerseys of the Three Lions 0: 3 and it was actually after the match.
“It is from the beginning of last year’s encounter that we must learn and play a completely different match. We started in England fearfully, nervously, we didn’t want to play, “the captain of the Czech national team Filip Kaloč returned half a year ago.
“It was really about being prepared to confront an opponent whose team consists of above-standard young footballers, who mostly play in Premier League clubs. Not only physical but also mental readiness, “explained coach Suchopárek, why during the training camp in the south of Bohemia he included not only trainings, practice of game situations, but also all kinds of games, quizzes and joint activities.
The lion cubs are preparing in the south of Bohemia for Friday’s match with their English peers.Photo: FACR
His Lions should be prepared for Friday’s duel completely differently than for the match on the opponent’s ground. Mostly mentally.
It will be about a lot. For the win, first place in the group and direct promotion to the small EURO, which takes place next year in Romania and Georgia.
However, the situation in the group is rather confusing. The Czech national team is currently at the top of the table with a lead of three points over England, but it has played two matches more than its opponent.
The English still play on the Střelecký Island in České Budějovice on Friday, then they play at home against Albania on Tuesday, they play in Kosovo on June 10 and the home game with Slovenia ends on June 13.
The English are waiting for Suchopárek’s selection and Andorra on June 13 in Brno.
The lion cubs preparing for the qualification for a small EURO with England in the south of Bohemia also trained with local children.Photo: FACR
“There are a lot of procedural options that can’t be estimated. We therefore have to think for ourselves and the performance we give against the English, “it is difficult for the coach to estimate how the qualification can estimate.
“That’s why even if they win by one goal, England will continue to have the upper hand,” said Suchopárek, who, however, can be reassured by the knowledge that the second place in the group guaranteeing participation in the playoffs is already certain.
The recipe for the opponent, whose player’s staff has changed considerably compared to the autumn, is ready, the question, of course, is how much his charges will use it.
“There have been changes in the English squad, but the set-up and game habits remain the same. Just a surprising style with great efficiency, which is badly responded to. But when their opponent has a well-organized defense and is duly brave, the English get into trouble, “the coach reminded his charges that the group’s favorite can be defeated.
His team will try to do so in České Budějovice on Friday from 6 pm.
