Ireland's conquerors Czechia deal with fallout of disastrous World Cup

Pavel Nedvěd insisted Miroslav Koubek will continue as Czechia manager

Pavel Nedvěd rejected suggestions Patrick Schick retired due to Czechia's poor performance at the World Cup. Pic: Lars Baron/Getty Images

As the inquest into Ireland’s World Cup conquerors Czechia deepens, legend Pavel Nedvěd insists their early elimination of the tournament is no disgrace.

Czechia’s playoff penalty shootout victory over Ireland in March, followed by another in the final against Denmark, earned them Group A matches against co-hosts Mexico, South Korea and South Africa.