Thomas Tuchel talked about a 2-0 win for England against Czechia.
The Three Lions are now level in their group with Croatia, having both lost to Spain in the last week.
Their last trip to the Fortuna Arena ended with a 2-1 defeat under the leadership of Gareth Southgate in 2019, but a better second half showing ensured that history would not repeat itself.
‘We stepped up in urgency’
Eberechi Eze was substituted in for Myles Lewis-Skelly at the start of the second half, signalling the intent to take the offensive game to another level — and so it proved.
Trent Alexander-Arnold assisted Anthony Gordon, then Harry Kane crashed home a second strike on the evening.
"We played a professional second half. We stepped up in urgency, bit of quicker play and better ball speed. We deserved to win the second half. With the red card we became heavy, heavy favourites.
“A clean sheet is always important; it gives everyone a good feeling. Always things to improve but overall, a serious performance and a deserved win.
Praise for Alexander-Arnold
“[Alexander-Arnold] did very well. He had an excellent assist. Like everyone [he] was professional, top attitude and one decisive action.
“The position in the second half suited Trent more than in the first half. Lewis did excellent on the other side. Well done. Credit to all of them because they deserved and now it is important that we relax and enjoy the evening, do a good recovery and then prepare for Croatia.
Plans before the Croatia trip
“We have three days which is a big difference to two games. We decided not to travel back to England but to stay in Prague one more night, get some good rest and travel to Croatia and have two training sessions there. We will push everyone to be available, even Nico O'Reilly and Ezri Konsa and then we know more. The next match is important for us against a direct opponent and we want to win.”
