PRAGUE: Goalkeeper Ales Mandous’ unexpected journey to the national side started with what he thought was a prank call and ended with a dream come true as a member of the Czech team for the Euro 2020 tournament that kicks off tomorrow.
That September call after Covid-19 sidelined the regular national team members and forced the Czechs to scramble together a makeshift squad to face Scotland in a Nations League match gave the 29-year-old Olomouc goalkeeper a chance to impress.
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