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Czech Republic vs. South Korea: Vrba plays down Dockal fitness fears

Borek Dockal will be fit for Euro 2016, Czech Republic coach Pavel Vrba insisted after the midfielder sustained an ankle injury.

Czech Republic coach Pavel Vrba believes midfielder Borek Dockal will recover from his ankle injury in time for Euro 2016.

Dockal is one of Czech Republic's star attackers, but Vrba played down fears the 27-year-old could miss the tournament, where his side faces Spain, Croatia and Turkey.

The Sparta Prague forward is not expected to play any part in Czech Republic's final pre-competition friendly against South Korea on Sunday, but Vrba says he will be ready for the team's first tournament match.