Liam Duckstein
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England host Czechia in the UEFA Nations League on Tuesday 6 October 2026, and the predicted lineups for both sides raise one obvious question: how does Czechia cope without a key midfielder while England’s selection picture stays largely undisturbed. Based on recent starts rather than any official announcement, both projected XIs point to settled, in-form groups with only one enforced change between them.
England Predicted Lineup
Thomas Tuchel’s side are projected in a 4-2-3-1, the shape he prefers as head coach. The group looks largely settled, with 9 of the projected XI starting their last match, suggesting few changes are likely between now and kick-off. Marc Guehi has started all three of the matches used here and offers a stable base at the back, while Harry Kane has likewise started every one of those games and remains the automatic choice up front.
England predicted XI: James Trafford; Marc Guehi, Lewis Hall, Ezri Konsa, Jarell Quansah; Bukayo Saka, Elliot Anderson, Anthony Gordon, Jude Bellingham, Myles Lewis-Skelly; Harry Kane
| Line | # | Player | Starts in last 3 | Last 3 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| G | 13 | James Trafford | 2/3 | 2/3 |
| D | 6 | Marc Guehi | 3/3 | 3/3 |
| D | 3 | Lewis Hall | 2/3 | 2/3 |
| D | 5 | Ezri Konsa | 2/3 | 2/3 |
| D | 22 | Jarell Quansah | 2/3 | 2/3 |
| M | 7 | Bukayo Saka | 3/3 | 3/3 |
| M | 8 | Elliot Anderson | 3/3 | 3/3 |
| M | 11 | Anthony Gordon | 3/3 | 3/3 |
| M | 10 | Jude Bellingham | 2/3 | 2/3 |
| M | 16 | Myles Lewis-Skelly | 2/3 | 2/3 |
| F | 9 | Harry Kane | 3/3 | 3/3 |
Czechia Predicted Lineup
Santi Denia also favours a 4-2-3-1, and that is the shape Czechia are expected to line up in here too. The side is largely settled, with 7 of the projected XI starting their last match, though there is slightly more rotation than on the English side. Jiri Slama and Stepan Chaloupek have both started all three matches used in this projection, making them the clearest fixtures of the back line.
Czechia predicted XI: Antonin Kinsky; Jiri Slama, Stepan Chaloupek, Ladislav Krejčí, Robin Hranáč; Matej Radosta, Lukas Ambros, Michal Sadílek, Lukáš Červ, Pavel Šulc; Adam Hložek
| Line | # | Player | Starts in last 3 | Last 3 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| G | 23 | Antonin Kinsky | 1/3 | 1/3 |
| D | 5 | Jiri Slama | 3/3 | 3/3 |
| D | 6 | Stepan Chaloupek | 3/3 | 3/3 |
| D | 7 | Ladislav Krejčí | 2/3 | 2/3 |
| D | 4 | Robin Hranáč | 2/3 | 2/3 |
| M | 18 | Matej Radosta | 2/3 | 2/3 |
| M | 13 | Lukas Ambros | 2/3 | 2/3 |
| M | 8 | Michal Sadílek | 2/3 | 2/3 |
| M | 12 | Lukáš Červ | 2/3 | 2/3 |
| M | 15 | Pavel Šulc | 2/3 | 2/3 |
| F | 10 | Adam Hložek | 3/3 | 3/3 |
Team News and Confirmed Absentees
On the home side, no absentees are recorded in the data, leaving Tuchel with a full selection to choose from across every line. With everyone available, the bench still gives him options to freshen things up if needed, with Jordan Pickford, Alex Scott and Trent Alexander-Arnold among those who have a start apiece and could be rotated in.
For Czechia, Adam Karabec is out injured, a loss that thins the midfield options available to Denia. Of the players on the bench with a start to their name, Ondrej Lingr and Alex Král are among those best placed to provide cover in that area if required.
| Player | Pos | Status | Reason |
|---|---|---|---|
| Adam Karabec | M | injured | Sprained ankle |
How These Line-ups Were Picked
Each expected XI here was built from the last three line-ups fielded by that team, with more recent matches weighted more heavily than older ones. Anyone confirmed injured or suspended was removed from contention before the projection was assembled. This is a projection, not a confirmed team sheet, and it can change once the official line-up is named closer to kick-off.
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FAQ
Who is predicted to start in goal for England vs Czechia?
James Trafford is projected in goal for England, while Antonin Kinsky is expected to start for Czechia.
What formation will England and Czechia use?
Both sides are projected to use a 4-2-3-1, the preferred shape of their respective coaches, Thomas Tuchel and Santi Denia.
Who is unavailable for England vs Czechia?
No absentees are recorded for England, while Czechia are without Adam Karabec, who is out injured.
When does England vs Czechia kick off?
The UEFA Nations League match kicks off on Tuesday 6 October 2026.