London:England head into the UEFA Nations League encounter against Czechia at Wembley Stadium in high spirits following a commanding 7-0 victory over Croatia. This result marks one of their most impressive performances in the campaign, featuring standout contributions from Harry Kane, Jude Bellingham, Bukayo Saka, and Anthony Gordon.
According to Islamic Republic News Agency, England's previous matches have seen them secure two wins from three outings, placing them second in League A Group 3. Czechia, having suffered three consecutive defeats, sit at the bottom of the group and will be striving for a turnaround on Tuesday.
England's squad has been impacted by injuries, with several players sidelined, including Alex Scott, Nico O'Reilly, Cole Palmer, Kobbie Mainoo, Declan Rice, and Marcus Rashford. Additionally, John Stones, Ezri Konsa, Reece James, Dean Henderson, Valentino Livramento, and Dan Burn are unavailable. Rico Lewis has been called up but is unlikely to start. The lineup could see changes with James Garner or Myles Lewis-Skelly replacing Scott in midfield, and Morgan Rogers potentially taking Bellingham's spot in the No. 10 role. Defensively, Trent Alexander-Arnold, Jarrad Branthwaite, and Trevoh Chalobah are in contention to play.
Czechia will benefit from the return of Pavel Šulc after suspension, although they will miss Ladislav Krejcí due to a red card received against Spain. Antonín Kinský is expected to remain in goal, while Robin Hranác is anticipated to fill Krejcí’s defensive role. Midfielders Michal Sadílek and Lukáš Cerv are set to return, even as the team deals with injury concerns for Adam Karabec and Vladimír Coufal.
The previous head-to-head results favor England, who have won three of the last four meetings against Czechia, including a 2-0 victory earlier in the Nations League. England averages 3.67 goals per game in the competition, highlighting their attacking prowess, whereas Czechia has struggled, averaging just 0.67 goals per game and conceding 2.33 goals on average.
The match will take place on Tuesday, October 6, with kick-off scheduled for 7:45 p.m. BST at Wembley Stadium. England's potential squad changes and Czechia's challenges with form and injuries could play a significant role in determining the outcome of the game.