At Wembley, England found a controlled route past the Czech Republic rather than the seven-goal storm seen against Croatia, with Harry Kane again at the centre of the evening. The captain scored twice in a 3-0 Nations League win that kept the contest for first place in Group A3 alive.
England take command at Wembley
- England dictated the early passages but had to wait for the opening goal. Jude Bellingham, influential throughout in the No. 10 role, was denied on two occasions, including an ambitious backheel effort.
- The breakthrough arrived in the 27th minute through Czech defender Vladimír Coufal, who turned Harry Kane’s delivery into his own net.
- Morgan Rogers created the second before half-time. Breaking down the right, he sent in a cross that left Kane with an open goal, and the England striker made it 2-0 in the 40th minute.
- The visitors showed a little more intent after the interval, although they could not turn it into a genuine recovery. Kane struck the crossbar before adding his second of the night.
- Lewis Hall took a corner from the right in the 57th minute, and Kane rose to head home. The Czech goalkeeper could not keep out the effort, and England had their final three-goal margin.
Group A3 remains open
The victory took England to nine points from four matches, leaving them second in Group A3 and three points behind Spain. England have won three games and lost one, while their goal difference of +11 is the strongest in the section.
| Team | Points | Record | Goal difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Spain | 12 | Four wins from four | Seven |
| England | 9 | Three wins, one defeat | +11 |
| Croatia | 3 | One win, three defeats | Not stated |
| Czech Republic | 0 | Four defeats | -8 |
Spain remain perfect after four fixtures, having scored 12 times and conceded five. England’s numbers are even sharper at the other end of the pitch: 14 goals scored and only three allowed. Croatia sit well back in third on three points, while the Czech Republic remain bottom after a fourth straight defeat.
