England v Czech Republic: probable line-ups for Nations League clash at Wembley

England host the Czech Republic at Wembley on Tuesday, 6 October, in the fourth round of Nations League Group 3 matches.

The hosts will be aiming to build on a convincing victory in their previous fixture as they return to home soil, while the Czech Republic go into the game at the bottom of the group.

Nico O’Reilly has left the England squad ahead of the match against Croatia, adding to a lengthy list of unavailable players for the final game of this international break. Marcus Rashford, Tino Livramento, Dan Burn and Reece James are also among those ruled out.

England’s probable line-up

Jordan Pickford is expected to start in goal, with Trent Alexander-Arnold, Marc Guehi, Trevoh Chalobah and Lewis Hall likely to form the defence.

Jude Bellingham, Myles Lewis-Skelly and Elliot Anderson are the probable midfield three, while Morgan Rogers, Harry Kane and Anthony Gordon could lead the attack.

England probable XI: Jordan Pickford; Trent Alexander-Arnold, Marc Guehi, Trevoh Chalobah, Lewis Hall; Jude Bellingham, Myles Lewis-Skelly, Elliot Anderson; Morgan Rogers, Harry Kane, Anthony Gordon.

The Czech Republic will also be without an important player. Ladislav Krejci is suspended after being sent off against Spain and will miss the visit to Wembley.

Their squad has been further affected by several absences, with Adam Karabec, Vladimir Coufal, Zima, Jurasek and Stepan Chaloupek also unavailable.

Czech Republic’s probable line-up

Lukas Hornicek is expected to start in goal behind a defensive line of Michal Sacek, Robin Hranac, Martin Vitik and Jiri Slama.

Michal Sadilek, Adam Hlozek and Alex Kral are the likely midfield choices. Matej Radosta, Adam Hlozek and Lukas Ambros are listed as the probable attacking options.

Czech Republic probable XI: Lukas Hornicek; Michal Sacek, Robin Hranac, Martin Vitik, Jiri Slama; Michal Sadilek, Adam Hlozek, Alex Kral; Matej Radosta, Adam Hlozek, Lukas Ambros.

The fixture will be England’s fourth match of the group phase in the Nations League, with the Czech Republic looking to improve their position after a difficult start.

England’s recent result has increased expectations of another strong performance, but they will face a Czech side seeking a response despite their absences and Krejci’s suspension.