Czech Republic ready for Wembley 30 years after Euro '96
The Czech Republic are returning to Wembley for a Nations League game with England, just over 30 years after their Euro '96 heartbreak there.
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"If someone says something different they're lying. Nobody wants to take that penalty."
— Patrik Berger , Athlete
"We were living the dream."
— Patrik Berger , Athlete
"It wasn't meant to be."
— Patrik Berger , Athlete
Key People
Karel Poborsky is a Czech football player famed for his performance at Euro '96.
Patrik Berger is a former Czech football player known for his role in the national team during Euro '96.
Vladimir Smicer is a retired Czech footballer who played in the Euro '96 tournament.
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The Czech Republic are returning to Wembley for a Nations League game with England, just over 30 years after their Euro '96 heartbreak there.
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