Euro 2008. At the 2006 World Cup, Grygera's run and cross set up the opening goal for Jan Koller in the Czechs' first game against the United States, which they won 3–0. At Euro 2008, Grygera was involved in a rough challenge with Swiss striker Alexander Frei during the first half of the tournament's opening game, which tore Frei's knee ligaments and forced the player out of rest of the tournament. He was a regular during 2010 World Cup qualifying, playing in six of the ten qualifiers, but was not able to help the Czechs qualify for a second consecutive World Cup. Grygera made his 65th and final national appearance in October 2009. Style of play Grygera was known for his work-rate, competitiveness, and versatility, and usually played as a full-back, wing-back, or winger along right flank, although he was also capable of playing on the left, or as a centre-back; while being solid defensively, he was also known for his ability to get forward and for his all-round good quality of play. Honours Sparta Prague Gambrinus Liga: 2000–01, 2002–03 Ajax Eredivisie: 2003–04 KNVB Cup: 2005–06, 2006–07 Johan Cruijff Shield: 2005 References External links Premier League profile 1980 births Living people People from Přílepy (Kroměříž District) Czech footballers Czech Republic youth international footballers Czech Republic under-21 international footballers Czech Republic international footballers Association football defenders FC Fastav Zlín players AC Sparta Prague players AFC Ajax players Juventus F.C. players Fulham F.C. players Czech First League players Eredivisie players Serie A players Premier League players UEFA Euro 2004 players 2006 FIFA World Cup players UEFA Euro 2008 players Czech expatriate footballers Czech expatriate sportspeople in the Netherlands Expatriate footballers in the Netherlands Czech expatriate sportspeople in Italy Expatriate footballers in Italy Czech expatriate sportspeople in England Expatriate footballers in England FK Drnovice players Sportspeople from the Zlín Region