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England national football team
Euro Champ Qualifying | Group Stage
Mar 22, 2019 at 7.45pm UK
 
Czech Republic national football team

5-0

Sterling (24', 62', 68'), Kane (45' pen.), Kalas (84' og.)
FT(HT: 2-0)

The Match

Match Report

Raheem Sterling scores his first England hat-trick as the Three Lions begin their Euro 2020 qualifying campaign with a 5-0 victory over Czech Republic at Wembley Stadium.

Live Commentary

Relive Sports Mole's live text coverage of England's 5-0 win over Czech Republic, as Raheem Sterling maintained his superb form with three more goals.

Preview

Sports Mole previews Friday's Euro 2020 qualifier between England and Czech Republic, including predictions, team news and head-to-head records.

Build-up
England's Jordan Pickford celebrates after Harry Maguire scored their first goal against Sweden on July 7, 2018
Jordan Pickford eyes England clean sheet as tribute to Gordon Banks
World Cup-winning goalkeeper will be remembered at Wembley.
Mar 22, 08:53
Declan Rice during an England training session on March 19, 2019
Gareth Southgate: 'Declan Rice comments will not affect England chances'
West Ham man has said sorry for old social media comments.
Mar 22, 08:51
Everton goalkeeper Jordan Pickford in action against Manchester City in the Premier League on February 6, 2019
Jordan Pickford dismisses concerns over form
Everton man has been criticised by some over club form.
Mar 21, 19:53
Declan Rice during an England training session on March 19, 2019
Gareth Southgate defends Declan Rice over controversial 'IRA' posts
Rice's Instagram posts resurfaced on the eve of the Euro 2020 qualifier against the Czech Republic, which appeared to support the IRA.
Mar 21, 18:21
Marcus Rashford celebrates scoring for England during his side's international friendly against Switzerland on September 11, 2018
Marcus Rashford becomes England's latest injury casualty
The Manchester United striker is the latest England player to pull out of Gareth Southgate's squad this week.
Mar 21, 18:18
Marcus Rashford celebrates scoring during the Nations League game between Spain and England on October 15, 2018
Marcus Rashford ruled out of England Euro 2020 qualifiers
The striker has an ankle issue.
Mar 21, 18:17
England manager Gareth Southgate takes training on March 19, 2019
Talking points as England return to action against Czech Republic
Euro 2020 qualification campaign gets under way at Wembley on Friday night.
Mar 21, 17:59
Marcus Rashford celebrates scoring during the Nations League game between Spain and England on October 15, 2018
Marcus Rashford absent from England training
The Manchester United striker has an ankle injury.
Mar 21, 12:08
England's Jordan Henderson gestures in the match against Sweden on July 7, 2018
Jordan Henderson happy to be vocal for England
The Liverpool captain is known for barking orders at his teammates from midfield.
Mar 21, 08:51
Burnley goalkeeper Tom Heaton in action during the EFL Cup in 2018
Tom Heaton reveals Gordon Banks advice following England recall
The Burnley goalkeeper described World Cup-winner Banks as a 'hero'.
Mar 21, 08:44
Trent Alexander-Arnold in action for England on June 7, 2018
Trent Alexander-Arnold becomes England's fifth injury dropout
The Liverpool right-back is thought to be struggling with a back injury.
Mar 21, 08:21
James Tarkowski warms up for Burnley on September 22, 2018
James Tarkowski: "I don't think I am the finished article"
The Burnley defender is hoping to fill in for the injured John Stones.
Mar 20, 16:10
Raheem Sterling celebrates scoring during the Nations League game between Spain and England on October 15, 2018
How England could line up against Czech Republic
Sports Mole looks at how England could line up for their opening Euro 2020 qualifier against Czech Republic as they look to build on a memorable 2018.
Mar 20, 13:28
Tottenham Hotspur full-back Danny Rose in action during his side's Premier League clash with Leicester on February 9, 2019
Danny Rose defends Declan Rice over decision to play for England
Rose could have played international football for Jamaica.
Mar 20, 12:00
England manager Gareth Southgate takes training on March 19, 2019
A look back at England and Czech Republic's past meetings
There has been plenty to talk about in only two previous fixtures between the nations.
Mar 20, 10:40
Southampton midfielder James Ward-Prowse celebrates after scoring against Fulham in the Premier League on February 27, 2019
James Ward-Prowse: 'Extra aggression has improved form'
Ward-Prowse has scored six times since the turn of the year.
Mar 20, 00:05
Gareth Southgate watches on during the Nations League group game between England and Croatia on November 18, 2018
No fresh injury concerns for England ahead of opening Euro 2020 qualifier
James Ward-Prowse and Callum Hudson-Odoi took part in Southgate's first full session of the year on Tuesday morning.
Mar 19, 14:12
Callum Hudson-Odoi in action for Chelsea against Dynamo Kiev in the Europa League on March 14, 2019.
Chelsea's Callum Hudson-Odoi "shocked" by first England call-up
The 18-year-old Chelsea winger was promoted from his first England Under-21 squad.
Mar 19, 06:31
Callum Hudson-Odoi in action for Chelsea against Dynamo Kiev in the Europa League on March 14, 2019.
Callum Hudson-Odoi earns shock England call-up
The 18-year-old has been promoted from the Under-21 squad.
Mar 18, 17:07
England manager Gareth Southgate watches on during his side's international friendly with Switzerland on September 11, 2018
England to honour victims of Christchurch attacks before Czech Republic game
The Football Association has announced there will be a tribute at Friday's game at Wembley.
Mar 18, 15:10
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Today's games header
Tables header RHS
TeamPWDLFAGDPTS
1Liverpool108111961325
2Manchester CityMan City1072121111023
3Nottingham ForestNott'm Forest10541147719
4Chelsea105322012818
5Arsenal105321711618
6Aston Villa105321715218
7Tottenham HotspurSpurs1051422111116
8Brighton & Hove AlbionBrighton104421714316
9Bournemouth104331312115
10Newcastle UnitedNewcastle104331010015
11Brentford94141818013
12Fulham93331212012
13Manchester UnitedMan Utd10334912-312
14West Ham UnitedWest Ham103251319-611
15Leicester CityLeicester102441418-410
16Everton102351017-79
17Crystal Palace10145813-57
18Ipswich TownIpswich100551021-115
19Southampton10118719-124
20Wolverhampton WanderersWolves100371427-133


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