Czechia 0-2 England: Gordon and Kane Get Tuchel's Side Off the Mark | Nations League Report

England secured their first win of the 2026-27 UEFA Nations League campaign with a 2-0 victory over Czechia at the Fortuna Arena in Prague. According to Arena Live, goals from Anthony Gordon and Harry Kane, combined with a first-half red card for Czechia's Pavel Šulc, gave Thomas Tuchel's side a comfortable three points.

Key Moments:

23' - Pavel Šulc (Red Card): The Czechia midfielder was initially shown a yellow card, but after a VAR review, it was upgraded to a straight red for a serious foul, reducing the hosts to ten men.
35' - Myles Lewis-Skelly (Yellow Card): The England defender was booked.
47' - Anthony Gordon: England broke the deadlock early in the second half, with Trent Alexander-Arnold providing the assist for Gordon to head home.
69' - Harry Kane: The England captain doubled the lead, finishing clinically to seal the win.
70' - Jude Bellingham: The Real Madrid star came off the bench as Tuchel made changes to see out the game.

England's Professional Display: With a numerical advantage for over an hour, England controlled the game with 66% possession and 22 shots to Czechia's 6. The expected goals (xG) heavily favoured the visitors, 1.49 to 0.32. Gordon's opener and Kane's second-half strike were the least England deserved.

Czechia's Uphill Battle: Santo Dínia's side were always going to struggle after Šulc's dismissal. They managed just one shot on target and rarely threatened James Trafford's goal. The defeat leaves Czechia with plenty to do in Group A3.

Match Details:

Competition: UEFA Nations League (League A) - Group 3, Round 2
Venue: Fortuna Arena, Prague
Referee: Halil Umut Meler
Attendance: 18,980