Anthony Gordon and Harry Kane commented on a 2-0 victory for England against Czechia.
In the 25th minute of the match, the Three Lions gained a man advantage when Pavel Sulc steamed into a challenge on Elliot Anderson. But they had to wait until the second half to take the lead.
‘I've been dying to play with Trent’
Anthony Gordon grabbed the opening goal of the game as he headed home a precise delivery from Trent Alexander-Arnold. The Barcelona forward was grateful for the direct service from the right back, who was making his first start for England since 2024, hoping to see more of him on the field.
"I think it was good, quite dominant. We should've had more goals in the end, probably enough quality around the final third. A couple of things to work on - we need to be dominant, go for the throat and really put games away."
"I make that run time and time again and only a certain number of players have that ability, technique and bravery to be willing to make the mistake trying that pass. That's why he's so good and I've been dying to play with him for that reason.
“He's had his own journey with England. He would've liked to have played more than he has but he's been a great character during this camp, I've really enjoyed being around him."
‘Anthony is just relishing putting the shirt on’
Harry Kane pounced on a loose ball in the box to wrap up the three points for the guests at the Fortuna Arena. The captain praised his teammates for getting the job done on the day, and he highlighted the recent work of Gordon that is giving the extra proof that he belongs at this level.
"Job done, it was a professional performance. It wasn't the most exciting game of football but we did what we had to. Won the game, good clean sheet and we take it into the next one.
"When a team who likes to defend get a man sent off it becomes even tougher. You have to be patient. Against 10 you have to move it quickly and as they tire the spaces will open up."
“[Anthony] is showing that he belongs at the highest level, for Barcelona and England. His performances in the last couple of games have been some of his best that he has played in an England shirt and I think he is just relishing putting the shirt on and being one of the main men in the team.
“He is an important player for us and he showed that during the World Cup."
