England travel to Prague tonight to face the Czech Republic in their second Nations League group game, looking to get their campaign back on track after a 3-2 home defeat to Spain at Wembley.
The Three Lions led the reigning European and world champions at half-time, but Harry Kane missed a penalty early in the second half and Spain came back to win.
Kick-off time and how to watch
Czech Republic vs England is scheduled for a 7.45pm BST kick-off on Tuesday, September 29, 2026, at the Fortuna Arena in Prague.
In the UK, the match is being televised live and free to air on ITV, with coverage beginning at 7pm BST on ITV1. It can also be streamed live online through the ITVX website and app, which is free with registration.
Team news and injury doubts
Ezri Konsa and Nico O’Reilly are injury doubts after training individually on Monday. Thomas Tuchel was unable to confirm the pair’s involvement against the Czechs at his pre-match press conference.
James Trafford is set to keep his place in goal for England despite conceding three against Spain. Tuchel has said the Leeds goalkeeper will have a two-game audition in the absence of the injured Dean Henderson.
Lewis Hall is expected to start at left-back despite missing the Spain game with a minor injury scare, while Trent Alexander-Arnold is pushing to start in a game where England are expected to dominate possession. Tuchel could stick with the same midfield and attacking trio that started at Wembley, as captain Harry Kane goes in search of another goal.
Adam Karabec scored the Czech Republic’s equaliser against Croatia before later limping off and is a major doubt to face England. Newcastle's Lukas Hornicek is expected to get the nod in goal over Tottenham's Antonin Kinsky, former West Ham defender Vladimir Coufal is set to captain the side, but Tomas Soucek is absent through injury.
Prediction, head-to-head and odds
England had their moments against Spain but were ultimately punished by their own mistakes and some quality finishing from the world champions. Facing the Czech Republic is arguably the perfect game for Tuchel’s side as they look to bounce back and avoid falling further behind the top two in the group.
Injury issues have slightly impacted Tuchel's ability to rotate, particularly in defence and midfield, but they should have more than enough attacking talent to get the job done. Prediction: England to win, 3-0.
England have only ever lost once to the Czech Republic, on October 11, 2019 in qualification for Euro 2020, when Kane’s fifth-minute penalty was cancelled out by Jakub Brabec before Zdenek Ondrasek scored the winner in the 85th minute. Czechia wins: 1. England wins: 3. Draws: 1.
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