Liverpool back Czech mate Baros

Liverpool have sent a good-luck message to striker Milan Baros ahead of the Czech Republic’s Euro 2004 semi-final against Greece tomorrow.

Baros goes into the match with five goals in the tournament so far.

Liverpool chief executive Rick Parry said: “There is great excitement here over Milan’s displays.

“We have always recognised his potential but he was very unlucky last season.

“He was just coming into form and looking sharp when he suffered a broken leg.”

Parry added: “From the day we signed him, his form at international level has always been remarkable. Even as a youngster he was knocking in the goals for the Czech Republic.”