Wenger rates Czechs
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ByEurosport
Published 12/06/2006 at 09:07 GMT
In 2002, the USA surprised by advancing to the quarter-finals, a feat that will be difficult to repeat when you look at a Group E that includes Italy and Monday's opponents, the Czechs. "The Czech Republic are a very, very strong team," says Arsenal manag
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With midfielder Tomas Rosicky joining Arsenal from Dortmund, it's little wonder that Wenger fancies the Czechs:
"They have shown that in the Euro in Portugal, they were certainly the most attractive team, the team who played the best football," says the Frenchman. "I hope we get a confirmation from them in this World Cup."
"The Americans? They won't be intimidated! They have good players now, some of them playing in Europe. And they have always a good team spirit. So, on that side, it will certainly be very difficult for the Czech Republic but I still think that Czech Republic has a slight advantage."
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