Poland coach Franciszek Smuda resigned after the Euro 2012 co-host was eliminated from the championship on Saturday in a 1-0 defeat by the Czech Republic.

The fear of conceding a goal was what ultimately cost co-hosts Poland a place in the quarter-finals, their coach Franciszek Smuda said after they crashed out of Euro 2012 on Saturday.

Midfielder Eugen Polanski says Poland will show no mercy to the Czech Republic when the two sides meet in an all or nothing Euro 2012 Group A decider on Saturday.

Poland midfielder Dariusz Dudka hopes to be back fighting fit for the Euro 2012 co-hosts' must-win Group A clash with the Czech Republic on Saturday.

One is an established star at just 22 and Poland's first choice goalkeeper, back from suspension and raring to go.

It is win or bust for co-hosts Poland as they take on the Czech Republic here on Saturday knowing that any other result would see them exit the European Championship.

Poland's media on Saturday hailed "half a victory" after the national side drew 1-1 with Greece in the opening match of Euro 2012 but many feared the impressive form of next opponents and traditional foes Russia.

Poland manager Franciszek Smuda on Sunday announced the Euro 2012 co-hosts' 23-man squad for the tournament, as they wrapped up their training camp here.