The manager has finally found the stage he deserves at Euro 2020 having built one of Europe’s most dangerous sides Jaroslav Silhavy saw it at close quarters. At Euro 2004, he was on the Czech Republic bench as Karel Bruckner’s assistant. The Czechs, with a “golden generation” of players led by Pavel Nedved, Tomas Rosicky and Petr Cech, lost in the semi-final to Greece in extra time. Silhavy remembers the anguish when the ball hit Cech’s net. Silhavy – who had a reputation as an eternal assistant – leads the Czech Republic now. After more than two decades in coaching, he will appear at a big tournament in the main role for the first time. Continue reading...
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