After Euro 2016 exit, Petr Cech’s new assignment is Radek Stepanek’s ball boy at Wimbledon

Czech Republic’s early exit from the Euro 2016 seems to have given veteran goalkeeper Petr Cech an opportunity to work on acquiring skills for a possible alternate career.

Čech hit the ground running at this year’s Wimbledon on Monday, bringing to the court his athleticism and making full use of those strong, reliable hands which have saved Chelsea and Arsenal’s blushes over the years.

After the day’s photogenic performance, the only thing that perhaps could threaten his position seem to be his age.

Well, you don’t see that many 34-year-old ball ~men~ boys running around, do you?

Čech’s was spotted helping out his fellow countryman Radek Stepanek during a practice session ahead of the Wimbledon draw.

Although a bit difficult to recognise without his now trademark helmet, we assure the skeptics that its definitely Čech.

Arsenal's Petr Cech serves as a ball boy at #Wimbledon for compatriot Stepanek.https://t.co/dheQbf7P3k pic.twitter.com/MFEoOwIZhM

— ESPN FC (@ESPNFC) June 27, 2016

Pictured: Arsenal stopper Petr Cech embarks on secret new career: https://t.co/wqBlfW1FBK pic.twitter.com/T8uZSUz8ra

— Metro Sport (@Metro_Sport) June 27, 2016

Petr Cech acts as Wimbledon ball boy for close friend Radek Stepanek https://t.co/tTwEk6mh54 pic.twitter.com/vL916lzcdS

— Mirror Football (@MirrorFootball) June 26, 2016

#Arsenal goalkeeper @PetrCech made an appearance at the All England Club on Saturday @stepec78 @ThiemDomi #Wimbledon pic.twitter.com/YnA0GoOIc7

— Tennis (@tennis_photos) June 26, 2016

Čech also met fellow Czech Republic tennis star Lukas Rusol and Austrian Dominic Thiem while he was at it.

Petr Cech e Dominic Thiem today in London! [getty] pic.twitter.com/wXoh7D2QLA

— José Morgado (@josemorgado) June 25, 2016