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Bruckner eyes improvements

11 Jun 2008 - 13:26:39

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Karel Bruckner spoke out ahead of the key Group A clash between Portugal and the Czechs, stressing the need for an improvement if the 2004 European Championship finalists are to be felled.

The Czech Republic's 68-year-old manager first defended his side's performance in the 1-0 win over Switzerland before noting that Portugal will be a far harder task.

"On Saturday, we focused our efforts on getting three points rather than the manner of victory," Bruckner explained at a press conference in Geneva.

"However, I think if we are realistic we need to improve our game in every area because Portugal are one of the favourites to win this tournament and it will take a great side to beat them.

"I admit we are not as strong as them offensively but that does not mean we are a weaker team. We are strong defensively, play well as a unit and are clever tactically, so it has the makings of a very close game."