Summary

  • Czech Republic move level on points with England

  • Harry Kane's penalty gave England perfect start

  • Goals from Brabec and Ondrasek give hosts big win

  • Mason Mount handed full England debut

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  1. Stat attackpublished at 20:40 British Summer Time 11 October 2019

    • No player has scored more penalties for England than Harry Kane (9, level with Frank Lampard).
    • Seven of Harry Kane's last 12 England goals have been penalties.
    • 38% of the goals England have conceded under Gareth Southgate have been from set pieces (12/32).
    • Only the second time in England's last 78 matches they've faced 10+ shots in the first-half of a match (also 10 v Spain in October 2018).
    Harry Kane (L) shoots a penalty to score the 0-1 against Czech Republic"s goalkeeper Tomas Vaclik during the UEFA Euro 2020 qualifier Group A football match Czech Republic v England at the Sinobo Arena in PragueImage source, AFP
  2. get involved

    Get Involvedpublished at 20:38 British Summer Time 11 October 2019

    #bbcfootball or text 81111 (UK only)

    All the fans complaining about England's performance are missing the point - this is an ideal test of Southgate and his ability to react to a setback mid-match and tactically change the team to get an advantage - something he's been rubbish at previously. The rest of this campaign has been a cake-walk for England. Matches like this one are far more beneficial for when we get to the actual tournament stage.

    Gareth in Watford.

  3. 'England have been very poor'published at 20:34 British Summer Time 11 October 2019

    Czech Republic 1-1 England

    Chris Waddle
    Ex-Tottenham and England winger on BBC Radio 5 Live

    You can go through the whole England team - there's not one player who has played to the level we would expect them to play at.

    England have been very poor.

    The first thing you want is the tempo. I don't get Mason Mount's position holding hands with Raheem Sterling on the left - if you're playing at number 10 you have to look to be the creative player.

    The back four has been slow and sluggish. You don't see the effort and work-rate which is the main problem. There's plenty for Gareth Southgate to think about, but the main thing is the tempo.

    England's Mason MountImage source, Getty Images
  4. HALF-TIMEpublished at 20:31 British Summer Time 11 October 2019

    Czech Republic 1-1 England

    Lots for Gareth Southgate to think about there...

  5. Postpublished at 45+1 mins

    Czech Republic 1-1 England

    Mason Mount fires the ball in with Michael Keane the target but the hosts clear.

    That'll probably be the last action of the half.

  6. Postpublished at 45 mins

    Czech Republic 1-1 England

    Jakub Jankto bends the ball in but this time Michael Keane heads away. England then break quickly and Jadon Sancho wins England a corner...

  7. Postpublished at 44 mins

    Czech Republic 1-1 England

    Just one shot from England so far with half-time looming - Harry Kane's penalty in the first five minutes.

    Not a great 45 minutes, I have to say.

    Meanwhile, the hosts have another corner...

    England boss Gareth SouthgateImage source, Getty Images
  8. get involved

    Get Involvedpublished at 20:28 British Summer Time 11 October 2019

    #bbcfootball or text 81111 (UK only)

    Why do we need two holding midfielders? Both passive and effectively putting us under more pressure. Play one holding player and be more positive, will take a lot more pressure off the defense! Embarrassing that we are playing two defensive midfielders after already beating this team five nil!

    Kev in Bristol

    As usual Danny Rose and Michael Keane are found more than wanting at international level. Time for Ben Chilwell and Joe Gomez to have an extended run in this team.

    Anon (remember to include your name on texts please)

  9. 'England will be delighted with 1-1 at interval'published at 20:27 British Summer Time 11 October 2019

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    Chris Waddle
    Ex-Tottenham and England winger on BBC Radio 5 Live

    England have to start stretching teams. They have the pace up front to beat players.

    They're playing it to feet and the Czech Republic are very happy about it.

    England will be delighted with 1-1 at half-time, while the Czech Republic won't want half-time to come.

  10. Postpublished at 41 mins

    Czech Republic 1-1 England

    Quick break by Czech Republic through Patrik Schick, who fires in a cross from the left that runs all the way through to Lukas Masopust unmarked on the other side of the area but he rushes his shot and it skews well wide.

  11. Postpublished at 39 mins

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    .Image source, Getty Images

    Good job Frank Lampard isn't watching the box at the moment. It has been a very low key full debut from Mason Mount so far.

  12. Postpublished at 37 mins

    Czech Republic 1-1 England

    The defending has been poor but the midfield hasn't been much better for England. Very static.

    It has all gone rather quiet in the stadium now, with the hosts having eased off a bit too. All we're seeing now is some cautious passing back and forth between defenders.

  13. get involved

    Get Involvedpublished at 20:21 British Summer Time 11 October 2019

    #bbcfootball or text 81111 (UK only)

    Worrying that England are yet to form a real CB partnership, it's getting too late and will be our downfall at the euros.

    Josh

    I'd have Tarkowski or Dunk at centre-back before Keane they love the art of defending.

    Wendy

    What about Jack O'Connell at the back? Ever present so far for Sheffield United who have the second best defensive record in the Prem.

    Mr Tugsten

  14. 'England's best move'published at 20:20 British Summer Time 11 October 2019

    Czech Republic 1-1 England

    Chris Waddle
    Ex-Tottenham and England winger on BBC Radio 5 Live

    That was England's best bit of football.

    What happened there was Jordan Henderson left Declan Rice to go and attack. I don't think England need to be playing with two holding midfielders.

    Czech Republic are just starting to come off the pace a bit which is also allowing England a little bit more possession.

  15. 'A different side'published at 20:19 British Summer Time 11 October 2019

    Czech Republic 1-1 England

    Chris Waddle
    Ex-Tottenham and England winger on BBC Radio 5 Live

    I thought the Czech Republic were pathetic when they played at Wembley. Tonight they're a completely different side.

    Gareth Southgate is having a chat with a few of his players - it's about leg work more than anything else. They've got to press the Czech Republic much higher.

    England's Mason MountImage source, Getty Images
  16. get involved

    Get Involvedpublished at 20:19 British Summer Time 11 October 2019

    #bbcfootball or text 81111 (UK only)

    How can the England defence ever achieve solidarity when Gareth Southgate keeps changing it from game to game?? Find a back line that works & stick with it!!! This rotation thing just to keep players happy is a joke. Best back line is TAA MAGUIRE GOMEZ CHILWELL.

    Jon Giles from Redditch

    What is Henderson doing in this side, surely Winks gives more

    Anon (remember to include your name on text's please)

  17. Postpublished at 34 mins

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    Finally! A chance at the other end as Jadon Sancho plays an early pass to Harry Kane inside the area. The Tottenham striker shoots, the shot is blocked but the loose ball almost squirms through to Mason Mount but the hosts just about recover in time.

    England's Mason Mount shoots at goalImage source, Reuters
  18. Postpublished at 33 mins

    Czech Republic 1-1 England

    England only had two touches in Czech Republic's box in the opening half-an-hour through Raheem Sterling when he was fouled for the penalty and the resulting effort from Harry Kane.

    In comparison the home side had eight touches in England's box.

    England touch map after 30 minutesImage source, Opta
  19. Postpublished at 32 mins

    Czech Republic 1-1 England

    Czech Republic have a free kick now on the right, level with the England box. A set piece means another moment of nervousness for England fans and it is well placed as Vladimír Darida's delivery finds a team-mate, but Patrik Schick's cushioned effort is an easy catch for Jordan Pickford.

  20. Postpublished at 20:15 British Summer Time 11 October 2019

    Czech Republic 1-1 England

    Gary Flintoff
    BBC Radio 5 live reporter in Prague

    The Czech fans are loving this. I think they are genuinely surprised by their sides performance so far. Not only have they scored, but they are asking far more questions than England. The visiting fans are eerily quiet, but that won’t last for long. They will find their voices at some point.