England - Czechia
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Harry Kane remains the focal point for England as they prepare to host Czechia at Wembley on 6 October 2026 for this UEFA Nations League matchday 4 encounter. Following a commanding 7-0 victory over Croatia on 3 October 2026, England enter this fixture in formidable form, holding a 2-0 aggregate lead from their previous meeting on 29 September 2026. Despite the absence of Declan Rice, Nico O'Reilly, and Marcus Rashford, the expected XI features a balanced midfield anchored by Jude Bellingham and Alex Scott, providing a platform for the attacking trio of Kane, Anthony Gordon, and Bukayo Saka to dictate the tempo.
Czechia arrive at Wembley facing a difficult challenge after a 3-1 defeat to Spain on 3 October 2026. The visitors must navigate this tie without the suspended Ladislav Krejci, placing added pressure on Antonin Kinsky and the defensive line to withstand England's momentum. While Czechia have struggled for consistency in recent weeks, including a 1-2 loss to Croatia, they will look to Adam Hlozek to spark a response. As England aim to build on their recent scoring surge, the visitors must find a way to disrupt the rhythm of a confident home side.
