England Secure 2-0 Win Over 10-Man Czech Republic in UEFA Nations League - Tempo.co English

TEMPO.CO, Jakarta - The England national team secured a 2-0 victory over a 10-man Czech Republic side in their UEFA Nations League League A Group C match at the Fortuna Arena in Prague on Tuesday, Sept. 29, 2026.

England sealed the win thanks to goals from Anthony Gordon and Harry Kane, according to UEFA records as cited by Antara.

The Czech Republic were forced to play with 10 men from the 23rd minute onwards after midfielder Pavel Sulc was shown a straight red card.

The victory moves England up to second place in the Group C standings with three points from two matches, while the Czech Republic remain at the bottom without a point.

The Czechs created the first chance through a powerful shot by Pavel Sulc, but England goalkeeper James Trafford managed to make the save.

England responded by threatening the Czech goal, with a shot from Morgan Rogers striking the right-hand post.

The Czech Republic were then reduced to 10 men in the 23rd minute; midfielder Pavel Sulc received a straight red card following a VAR review for a rough challenge on Elliot Anderson.

England sought to capitalize on their numerical advantage, creating another opportunity through Harry Kane, but Czech goalkeeper Matej Kovar saved the effort.

Early in the second half, England took the lead in the 47th minute through Anthony Gordon, making it 1-0 to "The Three Lions."

Thomas Tuchel's squad doubled their lead to 2-0 in the 69th minute when Kovar was unable to stop a shot from Kane.

Despite being a man down, the Czech Republic did not give up and created a chance through Adam Hlozek, but Trafford denied the attempt. In the remaining time, England continued to dominate the Czech Republic, but the 2-0 scoreline in favor of the visiting team held firm until the final whistle.