Tomas Rosicky is player to fear at Euro 2016, says Spain's Hector Bellerin

Hector Bellerin has urged his Spanish team-mates not to underestimate the brilliance of Tomas Rosicky ahead of their Euro 2016 opener.

Spain kick off their Euro campaign against the Czech Republic on Monday and Bellerin has warned his fellow countrymen the Czech's talisman must be contained.

Speaking to UEFA, Bellerin, a late inclusion after injured Dani Carvajal was forced to withdraw, said: "Tomas is one of the most intelligent players around, but because of his injuries people underestimate him.

"But his intelligence, his ability to find space and his crossing definitely make him one of the players we have to fear.

"Rosicky orchestrates the midfield and he's a great player who's quick on the ball and really clever, so we know we have to be very wary of him."

Bellerin will line up against another one of his Arsenal team-mates with Petr Cech the current vice-captain of the Czech side.

Cech enjoyed an excellent first season as a Gunner, winning the Premier League's Golden Glove with 16 clean sheets, and Bellerin is wary of the goalkeeper's influence on the Czech side.

"Petr, for us at Arsenal, is one of the most immense pluses we could have had this season, and he's got the Premier League record for clean sheets," Bellerín added.

"He makes you feel safer with him behind you. He'll be as important for the Czech Republic.