KEY PLAYER

TOMAS SOUCEK

A year ago it would’ve been Patrik Schick, with Soucek one to watch, but after the tireless midfielder’s stunning 12 months, it had to be him. The 26- year- old covers every blade of grass, wins aerial duels and scores regularly, netting his first ever hat- trick in March. His never- say- die spirit is as vital to the Czechs as it is the Hammers.