2026-2027 Nations League: Czech Republic vs. England, Probable Lineups

The Czech Republic and England face off at 8:45 p.m. in a match counting toward the second matchday of Group 3 in League A of the 2026–2027 Nations League. Both teams lost their opening matches—against Croatia and Spain, respectively—and cannot afford another defeat.

Czech head coach Santi Denia must deal with several absences: Hlozek is expected to play as the lone striker up front, with Ambros, Sulc, and Radosta behind him. In midfield: Sadilek and Cerv.

Tuchel is under pressure back home following the loss to Spain at Wembley and cannot afford any mistakes in Prague. Kane is confirmed as the center forward, with Saka, Bellingham, and Gordon in the attacking midfield trio. The central midfielders are Lewis-Skelly and Anderson.

Czech Republic vs. England: Probable Lineups
Czech Republic (4-2-3-1): Hornicek; Coufal, Hranac, Chaloupek, Slama; Sadilek, Cerv; Ambros, Sulc, Radosta; Hlozek. Head Coach: Denia.
England (4-2-3-1): Pickford; Alexander-Arnold, Konsa, Guehi, Hall; Lewis-Skelly, Anderson; Saka, Bellingham, Gordon; Kane. Head Coach: Tuchel.

Tuchel had this to say ahead of the match: “We’re expecting a tough game. They were very organized against Croatia. It’s a bit early to say this is a must-win game. I know what you mean, but it’s a bit early in the group stage to say this is a must-win game. But of course, our goal is to win. That was the goal against Spain, and it will be the same tomorrow.”