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Tuchel refuses to rest England stars as two defenders flagged doubtful for Czech Republic clash
September 28, 2026 at 03:58 PM · Updated 18d ago
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5 reports · 1 in Arabic, 4 in English · over 7 hours
TGThe Guardian
Thomas Tuchel resists change against Czechia despite England defensive errors
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ESESPN
'England were the biggest dangers to ourselves' against Spain - Thomas Tuchel
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TGThe Guardian
Defensive flux gives Tuchel headache but Alexander-Arnold could be remedy | Jacob Steinberg
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YKYalla Kora
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BNBBC News
England defenders Ezri Konsa and Nico O'Reilly doubts to face Czech Republic
(opens the publisher’s site)England manager Thomas Tuchel has said he will not rest his starters before Tuesday's Nations League match against the Czech Republic, where two defenders are doubtful.
- England face the Czech Republic on Tuesday in the second round of Nations League group matches.
- Tuchel said resting players would be "madness," saying he wants to win the upcoming match and will not field a weakened side.
- Discussing Jude Bellingham's clash with Marc Cucurella, Tuchel said Bellingham does not recognize teammates with the national team because he wants only to win.
- Defenders Ezri Konsa and Nico O'Reilly missed Monday's training and are doubtful for the match after both played the full 90 minutes against Spain.
- Trent Alexander-Arnold could return to the England side to remedy their defensive instability ahead of Tuesday's match.
- Tuchel said England's defeat to Spain stemmed from individual errors and he sees no defensive pattern, resisting changes despite six games without a clean sheet.
- Tuchel confirmed James Trafford will continue in goal, using the Nations League to test him before Jordan Pickford's return.
- Lewis Hall is likely to replace the injured Nico O'Reilly in the England defence against the Czech Republic.
- Tuchel said England were the biggest dangers to ourselves in the Spain defeat, citing individual errors from Marc Guéhi and Nico O'Reilly.
- Tuchel insisted he has no defensive concerns despite England conceding 12 World Cup goals and keeping four clean sheets in their last 13.
- Tuchel rejected labelling Tuesday's clash with Czechia a must-win, saying it is too early in the group stage.