Alexander-Arnold assists as England beat Czechia 2-0

England beat Czechia 2-0 in Prague on Tuesday, September 29, as Trent Alexander-Arnold marked his first England start under Thomas Tuchel with an assist for Anthony Gordon. Tuchel praised the defender’s performance, saying a deeper position after halftime suited him better than the higher role he had in the first half. Gordon headed in Alexander-Arnold’s cross two minutes after the break to put England ahead. Harry Kane added a second in the 69th minute, finishing after Morgan Rogers’s effort was blocked. The result gave England their first Nations League points after their opening-match defeat by Spain. Czechia played with 10 men from the 25th minute, when Pavel Sulc was sent off for a challenge on Elliot Anderson. Tuchel said the early dismissal had a heavy influence on the match. England had more space and possession after the red card, and Tuchel described the second half as professional and the win as deserved. Alexander-Arnold had not started for England since October 2024, according to match coverage, and the Prague appearance was his first start under Tuchel. Tuchel said the player was secure on the ball and could be decisive with his crossing.