Vladimir Smicer has been appointed as Czech Republic team manager just a day after retiring as a player.

The Czech Republic Football Association have confirmed Michal Bilek as their new head coach.

Ivan Hasek is set to step down as coach of Czech Republic after failing to secure World Cup qualification.

The Czech Republic were held to a goalless draw against Northern Ireland as both played for pride in Group 3.

Northern Ireland need snookers in the Czech Republic to keep alive their World Cup dream.
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| Time | Result |
|---|---|
| Wednesday 14th October | |
| FIFA World Cup European Qualifying | |
| Czech Republic 0 - 0 Northern Ireland | |
| Saturday 10th October | |
| FIFA World Cup European Qualifying | |
| Czech Republic 2 - 0 Poland | |
| Wednesday 9th September | |
| FIFA World Cup European Qualifying | |
| Czech Republic 7 - 0 San Marino | |
| Saturday 5th September | |
| FIFA World Cup European Qualifying | |
| Slovakia 2 - 2 Czech Republic | |
| Wednesday 12th August | |
| International Match | |
| Czech Republic 3 - 1 Belgium | |
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