Ladislav Krejci draws inspiration from Czechia’s 2019 win over England | OneFootball

Czechia captain and Wolves defender Ladislav Krejci says the squad are drawing on their shock 2019 victory over England as they target another upset in Prague on Tuesday.

According to ExpressAndStar.com, Thomas Tuchel’s side are seeking a response to Saturday’s 3-2 Nations League defeat to world and European champions Spain.

England’s last visit to Czechia ended in a 2-1 defeat, their first qualifying loss in a decade, after debutant Zdenek Ondrasek struck following Harry Kane’s early penalty.

Kane is set to be the only player from that night to start again. Krejci, 27, whose fitness is being assessed before the Group A3 meeting, believes that result shows a smaller nation can achieve such feats, and that repeating it would mean a lot.

Head coach Santi Denia said he had not been aware of the 2019 win, having only taken charge in July. The 2-1 home reverse to Croatia on Saturday was his first senior international match.

He oversaw Spain’s victory against England in the 2017 Under-17 European Championship final, then lost the 2023 Under-21 showpiece to Lee Carsley’s team. Denia called England one of the best teams in the world, praising their individuals, head coach, and the FA’s investment in youth and facilities.

Source: ExpressAndStar.com

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