Venglos sees spirit of '76

Former Czechoslovakia coach Jozef Venglos says the current Czech side have many qualities of the team he helped guide to the 1976 European title. Venglos, a Slovak, was on the bench in Belgrade working alongside Czech coach Vaclav Jezek when...

Former Czechoslovakia coach Jozef Venglos says the current Czech side have many qualities of the team he helped guide to the 1976 European title. Venglos, a Slovak, was on the bench in Belgrade working alongside Czech coach Vaclav Jezek when Czechoslovakia beat West Germany on penalties in the 1976 final.

Their triumph was largely the result of an extensive youth development system and Venglos says the Karel Brueckner side is reaping the benefits of a similar approach.

"The Czechs have shown good continuity from the processes of Czechoslovakia," Venglos said. "They are very good at a youth level playing in a lot of tournaments at home and abroad. Now they have a very strong group of quality players with a very experienced and good coach."

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