Michal Bilek confident of Czech Republic qualification

Czech Republic boss Michal Bilek has said that he does not believe that his team are the weakest in Group A ahead of Euro 2012.

Bilek, whose side have been drawn against Russia, Greece and co-hosts Poland, expects to have a huge following across the border and admits that he is eager to give the supporters something to cheer about.

"I don't think we are the weakest in the group," he said.

"It's a great advantage to be so near our own border. We're looking forward to getting a big following and we hope to give them something to cheer about.

"Our ambition is to qualify and go from there."

The Czech Republic kick off Euro 2012 against Russia in Wroclaw this afternoon.