England face Czechia in Nations League despite defensive struggles

Thomas Tuchel's England squad is preparing for a rare start against the Czech Republic in an upcoming Nations League match, following a recent performance characterized by significant defensive vulnerabilities. The Three Lions have conceded 13 goals across their last six matches and struggled with individual errors during their previous encounter with Spain, where they lost despite dominating possession through high touch counts within the opponent's penalty area. James Trafford made his third cap against Spain after only one season at Manchester City but was asked about a perceived wasted year; he responded by citing two trophies won while maintaining defiance as part of his character both on and off the pitch. Meanwhile, Czechia remain without points in Nations League Group A3 having lost 2-1 to Croatia recently.