Czechs face Ireland with Cech, Rosicky

Chelsea goalkeeper Petr Cech and Arsenal midfielder Tomas Rosicky are included in the Czech Republic squad for next week's friendly against Ireland. Coach Michal Bilek has all his major stars available for the Feb. 29 match in Dublin, except defender Zdenek Pospech and striker Tomas Necid who have long-term knee injuries. Bilek has called up Viktoria Plzen defender Frantisek Rajtoral, who could make his first international appearance. Galatasaray striker Milan Baros and Bordeaux midfielder Jaroslav Plasil are also included in the 19-man squad named Tuesday. The Czechs will play another warmup match against an unspecified opponent May 26 and take on Hungary on June 1 before opening its European Championship campaign against Russia on June 8.