England XI vs Czech Republic: Predicted lineup, confirmed team news, injury latest for Nations League today

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Evening Standard · collected 2026-10-06 · by Dom Smith

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England's national team is set to play against the Czech Republic at Wembley Stadium on Tuesday, October 6, 2026, at 7:45pm BST. Key players like Ben Scott and Marc Konsa have withdrawn from the squad due to undisclosed reasons, while others may be rested or limited in playing time. Harry Kane is expected to play either as a starter or substitute and will equal Peter Shilton's record of 125 caps for England. The predicted lineup includes Jordan Pickford in goal, Trent Alexander-Arnold at right-back, and Myles Lewis-Skelly replacing Scott in midfield.
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The England national team will face the Czech Republic on Tuesday, October 6, 2026, at Wembley Stadium, starting at 7:45pm BST. Captain Harry Kane is expected to play in some capacity but may not start due to an extended three-week international break where key players might be rested. Kane will tie Peter Shilton's record of 125 caps for England if he plays, becoming the joint most-capped player in men’s history. Jordan Pickford is set to remain in goal, while Trent Alexander-Arnold and Myles Lewis-Skelly are likely to start at right-back and midfield respectively. The predicted lineup includes a mix of experienced players and younger talent due to recent squad changes.

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Dom Smith
57 article(s) here · 1 carrying a prediction
🔮 But the Three Lions head coach is now expected to rest some key players as the Czechs arrive at Wembley for England’s fourth and final match of this extended three-week international break.
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🔮 They couldn't live with our pace, our movement, our runs.
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🔮 Scott will partner Elliot Anderson in midfield as part of five changes made by the England head coach, with Ezri Konsa and Jude Bellingham also returning.
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Topics

Croatia Czechs England Rijeka Three Lions

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England GPE · 5× Konsa PERSON · 3× Scott PERSON · 3× Croatia GPE · 1× Czechs NORP · 1× Lewis PERSON · 1× Rijeka GPE · 1× Three Lions ORG · 1× Tottenham ORG · 1× the Czech Republic GPE · 1×

Narrative

Captain Harry Kane is expected to play on Tuesday in some capacity - either from the start or as a substitute - and will draw level with Peter Shilton to become England’s joint most-capped men’s player of all time on 125 appearances.
framing: assertive · carried by 2 article(s) · first seen 2026-10-05
🔮 But the Three Lions head coach is now expected to rest some key players as the Czechs arrive at Wembley for England’s fourth and final match of this extended three-week international break.
2026-10-05 · Evening Standard
England XI vs Czech Republic: Confirmed team news, predicted lineup and injury latest for Nations League · assertive framing
2026-10-06 · Evening Standard
England XI vs Czech Republic: Predicted lineup, confirmed team news, injury latest for Nations League today · assertive framing

Claims (8 extracted, 1 hedged)

But the Three Lions head coach is now expected to rest some key players as the Czechs arrive at Wembley for England’s fourth and final match of this extended three-week international break. asserted
Czechs → expect → break
There will be no Scott, who dazzled on his first senior England start in Rijeka, or Konsa, who played 90 minutes against Croatia after sitting out the win over the Czech Republic, after both withdrew from the squad on Monday. asserted
both → dazzle → Monday
Lewis has not played for England at senior level since November 2024 but can fill in at full-back on either flank. asserted
Lewis → play → flank
All 22 members of the squad took part in a group training session at Tottenham’s training ground on Monday afternoon. asserted
members → take → afternoon
Captain Harry Kane is expected to play on Tuesday in some capacity - either from the start or as a substitute - and will draw level with Peter Shilton to become England’s joint most-capped men’s player of all time on 125 appearances. asserted
Kane → expect → appearances
Read More Other senior players could be rested or, at least, be spared from a full 90 minutes at Wembley. uncertain
players → read → Wembley
Jordan Pickford will retain his place in goal, while Trent Alexander-Arnold is expected to come in at right-back and Myles Lewis-Skelly should replace Scott in midfield. asserted
Skelly → retain → midfield
Trevoh Chalobah, Marc Guehi and Jarrad Branthwaite will compete for the three centre-back spots following Konsa’s withdrawal. asserted
Chalobah → compete → withdrawal
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