Jan Zamburek and the Czech Republic Under-18s put in a five-star performance to get their Sportchain Cup campaign off the to the perfect start in Dubai on Wednesday.

Jan started with the game over as a contest before the half-hour mark. Matyáš Kozák netted twice with Filip Firbacher and Matěj Radosta also scoring inside the opening 28 minutes. 

Jan was removed at half-time, after taking his tally of caps to nine at Under-18 level, as the Czechs added one more goal after the break, Kozák completing his hat-trick and making the final score 5-0. 

Next up for Jan and his teammates is a game against England on Friday. 

Today's international action sees Henrik Dalsgaard and Denmark travel to Kosovo while Ezri Konsa and Ellery Balcombe have England youth games against Poland at Under-21 and Under-20 level.