WROCLAW, Poland -- A year ago, he was Mr. Willis McGahee Jersey . Nobody. Today, nobody, not even Czech Republic coach Michal Bilek, can imagine the national team without him. Petr Jiracek has played only eight international games but has made his presence felt. The Czechs were struggling in their 2012 European Championship qualifying campaign when the 26-year-old Jiracek and other newcomers came in to rejuvenate a team weakened by the absence of retired stars and help it maintain a record of reaching every Euro since Czechoslovakia split in 1993. His creativity helped increase the Czech attacking force in the crucial 2-2 draw at Scotland and a 4-1 victory at Lithuania, a result that secured a playoff spot for the team. In the second leg of the playoffs at Montenegro on Nov. 15, his moment came and he proved what he is capable of. After he collected the ball near the edge of the area, he burst past two Montenegrin defenders and scored with a low shot from 10 metres (yards) to qualify for the tournament in Poland and Ukraine. "I was in the best form of my life," Jiracek said. Now, he is with the team base in Wroclaw, eagerly awaiting his first major international tournament. "Everything about football here is fantastic," Jiracek said. "And thats just a beginning. "My goal is to go as far as we can. Theres no clear favourite in our group, perhaps its Russia. Any mistake can make a difference," he said. "I feel nervous but it will go soon." The Czechs open the Euro 2012 campaign against Russia on Friday and also face 2004 champion Greece and Poland in Group A. Last year, Jiracek was a key player in Czech champion Viktoria Plzens first Champions League campaign. The team finished third behind European powerhouses Barcelona and AC Milan in the group stage and earned a spot in the Europa League. His performances didnt go unnoticed. Besides earning a regular spot in the national team, Bundesliga club Wolfsburg signed him in December to a contract until 2016. After a brilliant start in Germany, he was slowed down by an injury, though. "I dont regret anything," he said. "Im getting better match by match. Im glad Im in Germany." With Jiracek playing alongside former Plzen teammate Vaclav Pilar and a healthy captain in Tomas Rosicky, the Czech midfield has again become a force that can make a difference. Darren McFadden Elite Jersey . The 44-year-old American lost his playing rights on the U.S. PGA Tour after finishing 133rd on the 2009 U.S. Fred Jackson Elite Jersey . Pelfrey (8-6) scattered seven hits and three walks while fanning five in the victory, New Yorks fourth straight, its longest streak since a four-game stretch between May 25-29. Andy Dalton Elite Jersey . Capping almost a minute of heavy pressure in the Flames offensive zone, Iginla was able to gather a behind-the-back centering pass from Alex Tanguay and hit a half-open net for the game-winner. five fingers shoes . The Winnipeg Jets, who moved to Phoenix in 1996, also won nine in a row in March 1985. Closing in on their first playoff berth since 2002, the Coyotes have 97 points to match Chicago for the most in the Western Conference, pending San Joses late game at Edmonton. Philip Rivers Elite Jersey . -- The defending NLL East Division champions will have a new address next season. Ruston, LA (Sports Network) - The duo of Keith Shamburger and Justin Graham tallied 21 points apiece to lead the San Jose State Spartans to a 79-74 victory over the Louisiana Tech Bulldogs in a Western Athletic Conference tilt at the Thomas Assembly Center. Wil Carter added 14 points in the win for San Jose State (9-7, 1-4 WAC), while Calvin Douglas netted 13 points. DeAndre Brown and Tevin Hall scored 17 points each to lead the way for Louisiana Tech (9-9, 0-4), whilee Cordarius Johnson chipped in 14 points off the bench in a losing effort. Jason Bay Jersey. . The Bulldogs took a slight 38-37 halftime lead thanks to a 51.9 percent shooting effort from the floor over the opening period of play. In the second stanza, however, the Spartans connected on 59.1 percent of their attempts from the field to earn a five-point win. The Bulldogs were guilty of a game-high 16 turnovers in the loss, compared to just seven giveaways by the Spartans. ' ' '