England faced a challenging match against Czechia in their Nations League campaign, especially following their recent loss to Spain at Wembley. Under the guidance of manager Thomas Tuchel, England aimed to shake off past struggles at the compact Czech stadium, recalling their 2-1 defeat during a 2019 European Championship qualifier.

The match took a pivotal turn in the 23rd minute when Pavel Sulc received a red card after a VAR review of his challenge on Elliot Anderson. Despite a shaky start, England seized the opportunity and began to dominate the match.

Trent Alexander-Arnold, making just his second appearance under Tuchel, played a crucial role by providing an assist for Anthony Gordon, who scored the opener early in the second half. Harry Kane then secured victory with his 87th goal for England, marking a significant improvement in the team's defensive performance with their first clean sheet in seven matches.

Key moments included:

• Gordon's precise header from Alexander-Arnold's cross
• Kane's well-placed shot into the far corner
• Eberechi Eze making an impactful debut off the bench

England's next challenge comes against Croatia away on Saturday, as they look to build on this solid performance and momentum.