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Both teams aiming to bounce back from defeat in respective Nations League openers

England face the Czech Republic in their next Nations League assignment, seeking to get their campaign up and running.

The Three Lions were, at the weekend, in action for the first time since claiming bronze at the 2026 World Cup, taking on Spain at Wembley Stadium.

Despite leading the reigning European and world champions at half time, England surrendered their advantage after Harry Kane missed a penalty early in the second half and were ultimately beaten 3-2.

It was a slightly less frustrating outing for the Czech Republic in their Nations League opener, though they were still beaten at home by Croatia and sit bottom of the group (A3) due to scoring fewer goals than England.

Czech Republic vs England is scheduled for a 7.45pm BST kick-off on Tuesday, September 29, 2026.

The match will take place at the Fortuna Arena, in Prague

Where to watch Czech Republic vs England

TV channel: In the UK, Czech Republic vs England in the 2026/27 Nations League is being televised live and free to air on ITV, with coverage of the match beginning at 7pm BST on ITV1 ahead of a 7:45pm kick-off.

Live blog: You can follow all the action with Standard Sport’s live blog, featuring expert insight and analysis from England correspondent Dom Smith.

Czech Republic vs England team news

James Trafford will get the nod in goal for England once again, despite conceding three goals against Spain. Thomas Tuchel has said the Leeds goalkeeper will have a two-game audition in the absence of the injured Dean Henderson.

Marc Guehi and Nico O’Reilly were both at fault for two of Spain’s goals at the weekend and there could be the temptation to withdraw at least one from the back four, even though suggestions of the Manchester City charges acting as a distraction have been dismissed.

Lewis Hall is an option at left-back after missing the Spain game with a minor injury scare, while Trent Alexander-Arnold is pushing to start in a game where England are expected to dominate possession.

Tuchel could, though, be tempted to stick with the same midfield and attacking trio that started at Wembley, as captain Harry Kane goes in search of another goal.

Harry Kane is expected to captain England against the Czech Republic

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Adam Karabec scored the Czech Republic’s equaliser against Croatia before later limping off and is therefore a major doubt to face England.

Newcastle's Lukas Hornicek is expected to get the nod in goal over Tottenham's Antonin Kinsky, former West Ham defender Vladimir Coufal is set to captain the side but Tomas Soucek is absent through injury.

England had their moments against Spain, but were ultimately punished by their own mistakes and some quality finishing from the world champions.

Facing the Czech Republic is arguably the perfect game for Tuchel’s side as they look to swiftly bounce back and avoid falling further behind the top two in the group.

Injury issues have slightly impacted Tuchel's ability to rotate, particularly in defence and midfield, but they should have more than enough attacking talent to get the job done here.

England to win, 3-0.

Head to head (h2h) history and results

England have only ever lost once to the Czech Republic, that came on October 11, 2019 in qualification for Euro 2020 when Kane’s fifth minute penalty was swiftly cancelled out by Jakub Brabec before Zdenek Ondrasek scored the winner in the 85th minute.

Czechia wins: 1

England wins: 3

Draws: 1

Zdenek Ondrasek earned a famous win for Czechia over England in October 2019

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Czech Republic vs England match odds

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