Czechs recall Prague heroes

THE Czech Republic have called up two of the heroes of Slavia Prague’s Champions’ League qualifying team for the European Championship games against the Republic of Ireland and San Marino.

Coach Karel Bruckner has included veteran goalkeeper Martin Vaniak and striker Stanislav Vlcek in his squad after long absences from the national team.

The 36-year-old Vaniak actually won the last of his caps in a friendly against Ireland in 2004, while 31-year-old Vlcek, who scored twice against Ajax in Slavia Prague’s 2-1 win on Wednesday, has four caps for his country.