England vs Czechia Nations League Preview: Lineups and Predictions

England enters Tuesday's Nations League rematch against Czechia full of confidence. After a commanding 7–0 win over Croatia, where stars like Harry Kane, Jude Bellingham, Bukayo Saka, and Anthony Gordon excelled, the Three Lions look strong. This victory followed a solid 2–0 road win against a 10-man Czechia squad and came as a response to a narrow 3–2 loss to Spain in the group stage.

Coach Thomas Tuchel has seen pressure ease since England's unexpected collapse against Argentina in the 2026 World Cup semifinal. A second victory over Czechia, this time at Wembley, would raise spirits even higher.

Czechia, under new coach Santi Denia, has suffered three straight defeats but has remained competitive in those matches. Still, earning points in London seems a tough ask for them.

Score Prediction: England Expected to Dominate Again

Though another seven-goal haul is unlikely, England should comfortably secure a win at home. The two teams are separated by 44 spots in the FIFA rankings, reflecting England's depth and creative firepower compared to Czechia’s limited options and absence of a standout leader.

• Head-to-head record: This marks their eighth meeting, with England winning five of the previous seven encounters across all formats.
• England’s attacking strength: Eleven goals in three Nations League games highlight their sharp offense. Kane, Bellingham, and Gordon each have at least four goal involvements.
• Czech struggles: Czechia is winless in six matches and has only two wins in the last ten competitive fixtures within regulation time, last winning in November 2025.

Prediction: England 3–0 Czechia

Projected England Lineup

Tuchel will adjust his lineup following the win over Croatia. Bournemouth’s Alex Scott is sidelined with a quad injury sustained in his senior debut and will miss the November internationals too. Injuries have also taken out Nico O’Reilly, Cole Palmer, Kobbie Mainoo, Declan Rice, and Marcus Rashford.

New call-up Rico Lewis probably won’t start. James Garner or Myles Lewis-Skelly are expected to fill Scott’s midfield spot alongside Elliot Anderson. Tuchel might rest some key players; Bellingham could be replaced by Morgan Rogers in the No. 10 role. Eberechi Eze may feature on the left wing instead of Gordon, and Trent Alexander-Arnold, Jarrad Branthwaite, and Trevoh Chalobah might come into defense.

Harry Kane will captain the side again, marking his joint-record 125th cap.

• England predicted lineup (4-2-3-1): Pickford; Alexander-Arnold, Chalobah, Branthwaite, Hall; Anderson, Lewis-Skelly; Saka, Rogers, Eze; Kane.

Expected Czechia Lineup

Pavel Šulc returns from suspension, but Ladislav Krejčí is now banned after a red card against Spain. Antonín Kinský, who started in goal versus Spain, could keep his place. Robin Hranáč is set to replace Krejčí.

Michal Sadílek and Lukáš Červ should come back into midfield, though Adam Karabec remains doubtful with an injury, and Vladimír Coufal may miss out due to a knee problem.

• Czechia predicted lineup (4-2-3-1): Kinský; Sácek, Chaloupek, Hranáč, Sláma; Sadílek, Červ; Radosta, Šulc, Lingr; Hložek.

Match Details

• Location: London, England
• Stadium: Wembley Stadium
• Date: Tuesday, October 6
• Kick-off time: 7:45 p.m. BST / 2:45 p.m. ET / 11:45 a.m. PT
• Referee: Serdar Gözübüyük (Netherlands)
• VAR: Dennis Johan Higler (Netherlands)

Broadcast Info

• United States: Fox Sports 2, Fox One, fuboTV, ViX
• Canada: DAZN Canada, fuboTV Canada
• Mexico: Sky Sports Mexico, Sky+, izzi
• United Kingdom: ITV 1, ITVX, STV, STV Player