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Czech Republic captain and Arsenal midfielder Tomas Rosicky happy with Euro 2012 draw
The 31-year-old is optimistic about his nation's chances of progression, but is aware that the other opponents in Group A will have the same ambition to advance
2 Dec 2011 20:30:00
By Enis Koylu
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Czech Republic captain Tomas Rosicky has acknowledged that his nation's Euro 2012 draw could be tougher, but has warned his team-mates not to take anything for granted.
Michal Bilek's side dodged Europe's big guns and instead will go head-to-head with Poland, Greece and Russia in Group A, and the 31-year-old Rosicky recognises that his nation has been dealt a favourable draw.
"We will not hide the fact that on paper this could be a better group, but it will be decided on form and our rivals will have the same ambitions as we do," the Arsenal midfielder told Fotbal.cz.
The Czech Republic will kick-off their campaign against Russia on June 8, before going on to face Greece and finally Poland.
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Michal Bilek's side dodged Europe's big guns and instead will go head-to-head with Poland, Greece and Russia in Group A, and the 31-year-old Rosicky recognises that his nation has been dealt a favourable draw.
"We will not hide the fact that on paper this could be a better group, but it will be decided on form and our rivals will have the same ambitions as we do," the Arsenal midfielder told Fotbal.cz.
The Czech Republic will kick-off their campaign against Russia on June 8, before going on to face Greece and finally Poland.
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