Gordon and Kane inspire England’s Nations League win in Czechia
The Guardian reports that England beat Czechia in their Nations League match, with Anthony Gordon and Harry Kane scoring after a Czech red card changed the game.
The Guardian reports that England beat Czechia in their Nations League match, with Anthony Gordon and Harry Kane scoring after a first-half red card for Czechia midfielder Pavel Sulc changed the contest. Thomas Tuchel’s side had been under pressure after the defeat by Spain, but they took control once the hosts went down to 10 men.
The report says Trent Alexander-Arnold was a surprise starter at right-back and supplied the cross for Gordon’s opener at the start of the second half. Kane then added the second late on, taking his England tally to 87 goals, while Tuchel also recorded a first clean sheet in seven matches.
Before the dismissal, Czechia had been the better side and England had looked loose in possession, with the visitors even rattling the woodwork through Morgan Rogers. After the red card, England were able to see the match out more comfortably and get their Nations League campaign moving.
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Gordon and Kane fire England to Nations League victory against 10-man Czechia
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The Guardian Football filed a match report from the Czechia v England game on 29 September 2026. It is a single-publisher report, so the details should be read as that outlet’s account of the match.
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Latest update: England recovered from a slow start to win in Czechia after Pavel Sulc’s dismissal.
