SOCCER:CZECH REPUBLIC coach Michal Bilek has branded Scotland's style of play as "unpleasant" as they prepare to face Craig Levein's men again in tonight's Group I qualifier in Prague.

The Czechs suffered a 1-0 defeat to the Scots in a friendly at Hampden back in March, handing Levein victory in his first match in charge of the national team.

Scott Brown was the hero on the night with the only goal of the game and Bilek expects much the same approach when the two nations meet again in this clash in Prague.

“When we played Scotland the last time, the style was pretty unpleasant,” he said. “I’m not trying to say they’re like the typical Scottish and English teams of 30 years ago. What I mean is they are pretty aggressive and fight for every inch of the pitch, like they did in March.”

The build-up to the match has been dominated by headlines suggesting Kenny Miller is set to be dropped for Scotland, amid reports Levein could opt for an unusual 4-2-2-2 formation without a recognised front-man.

But Bilek dismissed such a suggestion and fully expects Miller to play a key role for the Scots.

“I certainly don’t think we will face an opposition side without a striker,” he said. “I remember Kenny Miller, he is a top class player and I don’t think they will be as defensive as you are suggesting. I don’t think they will make a change from the 4-5-1 system.”

German legend Lothar Matthaus takes charge of Bulgaria for the first time tonight in Group G admitting his side face a cup final in Wales at Cardiff City Stadium.

Bulgaria have turned to the World Cup winner after making a disastrous start to their campaign, losing to England and Montenegro.

They now face Wales in a match critical to both teams’ chances, with the hosts also needing to overcome an opening loss to Montenegro.

Matthaus, 49, said: “I know Bulgaria have good players but they have started badly in qualification for the Euros. For Wales it is the same and this is like a final.”

Germany midfielder Mesut Ozil, who is of Turkish descent, said he would have no room for emotion when his team play Turkey in a Group A qualifier in Berlin tonight.

At least 35,000 Turkish fans are expected in the Olympic stadium, but the 21-year-old Ozil, who only last year opted to play for Germany instead of Turkey, said he felt no extra pressure.

Of course this is a very special game for me as I play against my friends, the Real Madrid midfielder told reporters yesterday. But I also want to win it.

The two sides are level in Group A on six points.