Italy hold on for a point in Prague
Italy have work to do ahead of the Confederations Cup, after playing out a disappointing goalless draw against the Czech Republic in Prague.
Italy have work to do ahead of the Confederations Cup, after playing out a disappointing goalless draw against the Czech Republic in Prague.
Italy pick a typically narrow formation with Mario Balotelli and Stephan El Shaarawy leading the line as they take on the Czech Republic.
Italy will move one step closer towards qualifying for next year's World Cup, if they can defeat the Czech Republic in Prague on Friday evening.
The Czech Republic is just a point out of second place in the group and will welcome back Tomas Rosicky for their match against Denmark.
FC Nürnberg have finished in the top 10 in back to back years. Will they be able to find enough scoring and quality-enough replacement for Philipp Wollscheid to find themselves back in the top ten?
The Czech Republic got here on the back of around 100 minutes of decent football out of a possible 210. They face a step-up in competition when they face Portugal on Thursday.
The Czech Republic and Poland are both in control of their own destiny, but Poland can only go through to the quarterfinals with a victory.
The Czech Republic were disappointing in their opener, while Greece lost both starting central defenders. This could function as a virtual eliminator.
UEFA are opening disciplinary proceedings against the RFS over the behaviour of Russia fans during their 4-1 win against the Czech Republic.