
Published: September 28, 2026
- Kick-off 7.45pm BST, Tue 29 Sept, Fortuna Arena, Prague
- Live on ITV1 from 7pm BST and stream on ITVX
- Tuchel under pressure; O’Reilly and Konsa doubts
After a helter-skelter 3-2 defeat to Spain, England head to Prague needing a grown-up performance. Thomas Tuchel insists it’s too soon to call this a must-win, but let’s be honest: another stumble and the questions get louder.
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How To Watch And Kick-Off
Czech Republic v England kicks off at 7.45pm BST on Tuesday 29 September at the Fortuna Arena in Prague. In the UK, it’s on ITV1 with coverage from 7pm BST, and you can stream it ITVX.
Team News And Likely XI
Tuchel is leaning towards continuity. Nico O’Reilly and Ezri Konsa missed the final training session and face morning assessments, but the rest of the group trained as normal after recent withdrawals for Cole Palmer, Declan Rice, Marcus Rashford, Kobbie Mainoo and Tino Livramento.
The manager has already confirmed James Trafford keeps the gloves in Prague, with Jordan Pickford set for the subsequent fixtures. Right-back is the live call: stick with Jarell Quansah after a testing night against Spain, or restore Trent Alexander-Arnold for his range and rhythm? If O’Reilly doesn’t make it, expect Lewis Hall at left-back, while Jarrad Branthwaite is the straightforward swap should Konsa be unavailable.
Further forward, the blueprint remains: Kane to lead the line with pace and invention around him, Bellingham given licence to roam, and Saka and Gordon asked to stretch the pitch. The balance in midfield — likely Anderson alongside Lewis-Skelly — must protect the back four far better than it did at Wembley.
Make no mistake, this is a temperature check for Tuchel’s England. Pragmatic control beats chaos in the UEFA Nations League, and a tidy win in Prague would settle the mood nicely.
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