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Thomas Tuchel says early red card has 'heavy influence in the game' after England defeat Czech Republic

England secured a needed victory in the Nations League as they defeated Czech Republic 2-0 in Prague to earn their first points of the group stage.

Following a 3-2 loss to Spain at the weekend, Thomas Tuchel’s side needed to excel against the Czechs and, after a shaky start, were handed the advantage when Elliot Anderson was fouled by Pavel Sulc. Such was the manner of the challenge that Sulc was shown a red card and the hosts were reduced to 10-men.

Yet, England still struggled to impose themselves on the game and needed the half-time break to reset before Anthony Gordon met a Trent Alexander-Arnold cross and headed the Three Lions in front.

Harry Kane eased any concerns of a comeback by scoring the second goal from close range and Tuchel’s substitutes, which included Jude Bellingham, Alex Scott and Rio Ngumoha, closed out the game and made sure England brought home the points.