Relive Daily Mail Sport's live blog as England cruised to victory over the Czech Republic in the Nations League at the Fortuna Arena.

By HARRY BAMFORTH, LIVE SPORTS COVERAGE REPORTER
Updated: 22:19 BST, 29 September 2026
Relive Daily Mail Sport's live blog as England cruised to victory over the Czech Republic in the Nations League at the Fortuna Arena.
That wasn't too hard, was it?
England may have been playing 10 men for 70 minutes or so tonight, but still, they cruised to victory over the Czech Republic.
Amhtony Gordon was at it again, as was Harry Kane, while the returning Trent Alexander-Arnold impressed.
It means that Thomas Tuchel's side have bounced back from defeat to Spain and have a bit more of a pep in their step again.
That's half of the international break done now, with two more England games still to go.
The next one is on Saturday against Croatia, so make sure to tune in here at Daily Mail Sport. It should be good fun, I hope.
Until then, thanks for joining tonight and have a good evening. Night!
Anthony Gordon, England goalscorer, on ITV:
I think it was good, quite dominant. We should've had more goals in the end, probably enough quality around the final third. A couple of things to work on - we need to be dominant, go for the throat and really put games away.
On Trent Alexander-Arnold's assist for him:
I make that run time and time again and only a certain number of players have that ability, technique and bravery to be willing to make the mistake trying that pass. That's why he's so good and I've been dying to play with him for that reason.He's had his own journey with England. He would've liked to have played more than he has but he's been a great character during this camp, I've really enjoyed being around him.
A quick word on Anthony Gordon.
I think I typed his name more than any other tonight because he was electric from minute one. He had the beating of his man all night.
Even had Gordon not scored, I would have awarded him Man of the Match. He made things happen, using his pace and football IQ (that he wants everyone to be aware of).
The goal was the icing on the cake, though, and just shows how full of confidence the lad is.
That's now three goals in his last three England games, with the first of those coming against Argentina in a World Cup semi-final.
He is slowly becoming integral for the Three Lions.
When Trent Alexander-Arnold starts for England, they usually win.
England have won 74.1 per cent of the matches Trent Alexander-Arnold has started for England (20/27).
Of the players to start 25 or more games in the Three Lions' history, only Marcus Rashford has a better win percentage (77 percentage; won 27/35).
A sign for Thomas Tuchel, perhaps?
Yep, I'm going to talk about him.
I'm a huge Trent Alexander-Arbold fan, if you couldn't tell. I've never understood all the criticism thrown at him; I think he is a once-in-a-generation talent.
I'm aware he has flaws, but when you have a wand of a right boot like that and can create chances from nowhere and out of nothing, I think you warrant a place in any football side.
And tonight he showed why Thomas Tuchel was a silly billy to omit him from the World Cup squad in the summer.
That cross for the opener, wow. Classic Trent. Him at his best.
The assist alone should be enough for him to keep his spot in this England squad moving forward, for me. Pure class.
The rest of his performance was pretty solid, too.
This feels like ages ago now.
I want to take us back to Anthony Gordon's opening goal because I just want to watch that Trent Alexander-Arnold cross.
It's just delicious, isn't it?
How Thomas Tuchel couldn't see his talent enough to bring him to the World Cup, I don't know. A special player on his best day.
Yep, that was really a competitive match.
Try telling Cristiano Ronaldo the Nations League is not a proper tournament or trophy; he'd kick off.
Spain's 3-1 win over Croatia means that England go up to second in Group A3, while the Czech Republic sit rock bottom.
I think we all know how this group ends, don't we?
England are on the board in the Nations League.
After that loss against Spain, it was imperative that the Three Lions win here tonight, and Thomas Tuchel knew that. Luckily for him, his players cruised to three points.
You might look at the scoreline and the fact that the Czech Republic only had 10 men, but trust me, that was a very dominant and commanding victory.
England could only beat the team and the number of players that were in front of them, and they did that convincingly tonight.
Now on to Croatia on Saturday, another big test.
Job done.
England return to winning ways after second-half goals from Anthony Gordon and Harry Kane. In truth, it could have been many more.
Now, it's not a victory to swoon over, but it is certainly an important one in the context of the Nations League.
Against 10 men or not, still needed.
One final save.
Matej Kovar denies England again, this time getting low to push Jude Bellingham's effort wide.
He might end up on the losing side, but what a performance.
You don't see this much anymore.
We are only getting two minutes of second-half stoppage time in Prague. Just the two.
Ooooft.
Now, what a way that would have been to mark his debut.
Alex Scott sees a gap and he drives through it before letting fly from 25 yards out.
The ball flies just wide.
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