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England vs Czechia Nations League Clash: Preview, Predictions, and Lineups
Amir Azimi
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England vs Czechia Nations League Clash: Preview, Predictions, and Lineups

England vs Czechia Nations League Preview

England is heading into Tuesday's Nations League match against Czechia with high spirits after an impressive 7-0 win over Croatia. The attack led by Harry Kane, Jude Bellingham, Bukayo Saka, and Anthony Gordon looked unstoppable. This result came just after a narrow 3-2 loss to Spain in their Group 3 opener of League A. England also secured a solid 2-0 away victory over a 10-man Czechia earlier in the competition.

Coach Thomas Tuchel seems to have steadied his squad following a disappointing 2026 World Cup semifinal defeat to Argentina. Another win at Wembley would lift the team's morale further.

Czechia, under Santi Denia, has suffered three straight losses but none were heavy defeats. Still, it seems unlikely they will avoid defeat in London.

Match Details

  • Date: Tuesday, Oct. 6
  • Kickoff: 7:45 p.m. BST / 2:45 p.m. ET / 11:45 a.m. PT
  • Venue: Wembley Stadium, London, England
  • Referee: Serdar Gözübüyük (Netherlands)
  • VAR: Dennis Johan Higler (Netherlands)

Head-to-Head Record

  • This will be the eighth meeting between England and Czechia (including previous forms).
  • England has won five of the seven past encounters across all competitions.

England’s Form and Attack

  • England has scored 11 goals in three Nations League games so far.
  • Key players Harry Kane, Jude Bellingham, and Anthony Gordon each have four or more goal involvements.

Czechia’s Struggles

  • Czechia is now six matches without a win.
  • They have won only two out of their last 10 matches within regulation time across all competitions.
  • Their last competitive regulation win was in November 2025.

Score Prediction

While another seven-goal spree seems unlikely for England, a comfortable 3-0 victory is expected as they host a technically limited Czech side missing a standout player.

Predicted Lineups

England

Thomas Tuchel will make changes following the Croatia thrashing. Alex Scott is sidelined for six to eight weeks due to a quad injury sustained on his senior debut. Other absences include Nico O’Reilly, Cole Palmer, Kobbie Mainoo, Declan Rice, and Marcus Rashford. Rico Lewis joins the squad but probably won't start. James Garner or Myles Lewis-Skelly might replace Scott in midfield alongside Elliot Anderson.

Tuchel may rest some stars; Bellingham could be replaced by Morgan Rogers at No. 10, with Eberechi Eze possibly taking Gordon’s place on the left wing. Trent Alexander-Arnold, Jarrad Branthwaite, and Trevoh Chalobah could feature in defense. Harry Kane will captain the team, marking his 125th appearance for the Three Lions.

  • England predicted lineup (4-2-3-1): Pickford; Alexander-Arnold, Chalobah, Branthwaite, Hall; Anderson, Lewis-Skelly; Saka, Rogers, Eze; Kane

Czechia

Pavel Šulc returns from suspension, but Ladislav Krejčí is now banned following a red card against Spain. Antonín Kinský likely starts in goal again, with Robin Hranáč replacing Krejčí in defense. Michal Sadílek and Lukáš Červ should come back in midfield, although Adam Karabec is doubtful due to injury and Vladimír Coufal may miss out with a knee issue.

  • Czechia predicted lineup (4-2-3-1): Kinský; Sácek, Chaloupek, Hranáč, Sláma; Sadílek, Červ; Radosta, Šulc, Lingr; Hložek

How to Watch

  • United States: Fox Sports 2, Fox One, fuboTV, ViX
  • Canada: DAZN Canada, fuboTV Canada
  • Mexico: Sky Sports Mexico, Sky+, izzi
  • United Kingdom: ITV 1, ITVX, STV, STV Player

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