Czech Republic coach Karel Bruckner has announced he will retire from coaching after this summer's European Championship.The 68-year-old coach has been in charge of the Czech national team since 2002, and has since led his home nation to each of the major tournaments for which they have attempted to qualify.

Bruckner revealed his decision while naming his squad to play Denmark in a friendly on March 26.

"I've decided to retire after the championship," Bruckner said.

"34 years of coaching are 34 years. That was enough."

Bruckner's coaching career has been highlighted by his time in charge of the Czech national team when he led them to their first World Cup as an independent nation in 2006, while he also guided his home club Sigma Olomouc to the quarter-finals of the UEFA Cup in 1992.

The Czech Republic will play Switzerland, Turkey and Portugal during the group stage of Euro 2008 and Bruckner revealed progression from the group was his main aim ahead of the tournament.

"It would a success to advance from the group," he said.

Bruckner's decision means the football association of the Czech Republic will be looking for a new manager to lead the team in their friendly against England at Wembley on August 20.

Bruckner has won 47 of his 69 matches in charge of the national team, however he missed their most recent match against Poland last month because of illness.

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