How are the Czech Reoublic preparing for the final?
The squad of 23 is set to be announced on May 14 by coach Michal Bilek. The team will then travel to Graz, Austria for a training camp where they will play Israel in a friendly match on May 26. The facilities in Graz are exceptional and it’s commonplace to see top European clubs here during pre-season. After the Israel match, the team head back to Prague where they will face Hungary on May 31 in their final warm-up game. The coaching staff and players will travel to their base in Poland by luxury five-star train. "The train just feels safest. Unlike planes and buses, on the train I'm completely at rest,” said general manager Vladimir Smicer.

What is the Czech Republic's realistic target?
Without doubt, the target is to reach the quarter-finals, and failure to qualify from the group stages would be a major disappointment. Avoiding the heavyweights like Spain, Germany and Netherlands has been a blessing for the Czechs but facing weaker opposition brings its own issues by raising the expectation level. The last eight would see a likely match-up against the Germans or the Dutch, so with the pressure off, the players might fancy their chances of causing an upset.

What is the Czech Republic's toughest game in the group?
With not much to choose between all four teams in the group, the final game with Poland will be decisive, but needing a result against the Poles in their backyard will be the Czechs' biggest task. But their away performances in qualifying have been encouraging, they narrowly lost in Spain 2-1 after taking the lead. They avoided defeat in Scotland, and they followed that up with a 1-0 victory in Montenegro in the play-offs. As such, Bílek’s men can take heart from these pressure games, but tournament football is a different kettle of fish and it remains to be seen how the coach can motivate and inspire when the pressure is really on.

Are there any injury or fitness concerns?
Preparations have been good for the Czech Republic; the medical staff has had the luxury of very little to do. The usual porcelain frame of Tomas Rosicky has remained intact and is playing some of the best football of his career. CSKA striker Tomas Necid has bags of potential but prolonged spells on the sidelines due to injury has seen him drop down the pecking order. His last cap came in June 2011 and it looks likely he will miss out on the final 23.

Are there any surprise picks that could go to the Euros?
Ladislav Krejci should be the Czechs' wildcard. The Sparta Prague winger has had an excellent spring campaign - his dazzling footwork, pace and ability to create something out of nothing should see him on the train to Poland. The 19-year-old has yet to represent the senior side, but his form in the Czech League has been sensational at times. He has to go to Poland-Ukraine.

What is the biggest issue for the coach to resolve?
It will be interesting to see how Bílek handles a defeat on the big stage: will he have the man-management skills to motivate and pick the team up? The Milan Baros dilemma is another obstacle. While the striker's experience could prove invaluable; his lack of form could prove detrimental.