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Tuchel's New Combinations: England's Balanced Lineup Against Czech Republic
**Core answer:** Thomas Tuchel named England's lineup for Tuesday's UEFA Nations League match against Czech Republic, featuring attacking quartet Kane, Rogers, Gordon, and Saka, with Jude Bellingham on bench. **Key facts:** - England lost 3-2 to Spain in Nations League opener at Wembley - Czech Republic lost opener 2-1 to Croatia - Injuries rule out Ezri Konsa and Nico O'Reilly - Trent Alexander-Arnold returns after missing Spain match - New combination tested: Alexander-Arnold, Chalobah, Hall with Rogers **Source:** Original announcement by Thomas Tuchel/England National Team, Tuesday matchday | Cross-checked: cricsultan.com **Related Q&A:** - Who scored for England against Spain? The match ended 3-2 in Spain's favor. - Why is Jude Bellingham on the bench? Tuchel is testing new midfield combinations. - When did Czech Republic lose their opener? Czech Republic lost 2-1 to Croatia in their opening match.
Thomas Tuchel has named his England side for Tuesday evening's clash with the Czech Republic in the second round of the UEFA Nations League. The Three Lions began their European campaign last Saturday with a 3-2 defeat to Spain at Wembley. Tuchel has put his faith in an attacking quartet of Harry Kane, Morgan Rogers, Anthony Gordon and Bukayo Saka against the Czechs. Jude Bellingham starts on the bench. Injuries rule out both Ezri Konsa and Nico O'Reilly for tonight's game. Right-back Trent Alexander-Arnold comes into the side after missing the Spain match. The German has handed starts to several players who sat out against Spain, testing a new combination that includes Alexander-Arnold, Trevoh Chalobah and Lewis Hall alongside Rogers. England's lineup: Goalkeeper: Trafford. Defence: Alexander-Arnold, Guehi, Chalobah, Hall. Midfield: Anderson, Lewis Skelly, Rogers. Attack: Saka, Gordon, Kane. The Czech Republic arrive in the same boat, having lost their opener 2-1 to Croatia.
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