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Euro Champ Qualifying | Group Stage
Mar 22, 2019 at 7.45pm UK
![Czech Republic national football team Czech Republic national football team](https://sm.imgix.net/21/12/czelog.png?w=60&h=60&auto=compress,format&fit=clip)
5-0
Reaction
![England manager Gareth Southgate takes training on March 19, 2019 England manager Gareth Southgate takes training on March 19, 2019](https://sm.imgix.net/11/29/1x1.gif?w=1&h=1)
Gareth Southgate: "It's not an issue" to play youth
England have a plethora of young players coming through.
Mar 23, 23:37
![England's Raheem Sterling celebrates scoring against Czech Republic on March 22, 2019 England's Raheem Sterling celebrates scoring against Czech Republic on March 22, 2019](https://sm.imgix.net/11/29/1x1.gif?w=1&h=1)
Raheem Sterling praised for "touching" tribute to young player who died of leukaemia
Sterling lifted his jersey to show the tribute to Damary Dawkins after scoring his second goal in England's match against the Czech Republic.
Mar 23, 19:52
![England captain Harry Kane in action against Czech Republic on March 22, 2019 England captain Harry Kane in action against Czech Republic on March 22, 2019](https://sm.imgix.net/11/29/1x1.gif?w=1&h=1)
Harry Kane happy with "perfect" start to Euro 2020 qualifying
The finishing of the likes of Raheem Sterling has eased the weight of expectation on the Tottenham striker.
Mar 23, 09:09
![England's Raheem Sterling celebrates scoring against Czech Republic on March 22, 2019 England's Raheem Sterling celebrates scoring against Czech Republic on March 22, 2019](https://sm.imgix.net/11/29/1x1.gif?w=1&h=1)
Gareth Southgate: 'Raheem Sterling a role model for young players'
The national team manager paid tribute to his hat-trick hero after victory over the Czech Republic.
Mar 23, 06:39
![Raheem Sterling celebrates with Ben Chilwell after completing his hat-trick in England's comfortable win against Czech Republic on March 22, 2019 Raheem Sterling celebrates with Ben Chilwell after completing his hat-trick in England's comfortable win against Czech Republic on March 22, 2019](https://sm.imgix.net/11/29/1x1.gif?w=1&h=1)
Gareth Southgate not surprised by "devastating" hat-trick hero Raheem Sterling
The Manchester City forward hit a hat-trick in England's 5-0 win over the Czech Republic.
Mar 23, 06:32
![England's Raheem Sterling celebrates scoring against Czech Republic on March 22, 2019 England's Raheem Sterling celebrates scoring against Czech Republic on March 22, 2019](https://sm.imgix.net/11/29/1x1.gif?w=1&h=1)
Raheem Sterling dedicates England hat-trick to Crystal Palace youth player
The Crystal Palace youth-team player died aged 13 on Sunday after a battle with leukaemia.
Mar 23, 06:30
![Jadon Sancho pictured for England on March 22, 2019 Jadon Sancho pictured for England on March 22, 2019](https://sm.imgix.net/11/29/1x1.gif?w=1&h=1)
Assessing Jadon Sancho's first competitive England start
The Borussia Dortmund forward made an immediate impact.
Mar 22, 22:05
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.
Form Guide
Build-up
![England's Jordan Pickford celebrates after Harry Maguire scored their first goal against Sweden on July 7, 2018 England's Jordan Pickford celebrates after Harry Maguire scored their first goal against Sweden on July 7, 2018](https://sm.imgix.net/11/29/1x1.gif?w=1&h=1)
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 Declan Rice during an England training session on March 19, 2019](https://sm.imgix.net/11/29/1x1.gif?w=1&h=1)
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 Everton goalkeeper Jordan Pickford in action against Manchester City in the Premier League on February 6, 2019](https://sm.imgix.net/11/29/1x1.gif?w=1&h=1)
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 Declan Rice during an England training session on March 19, 2019](https://sm.imgix.net/11/29/1x1.gif?w=1&h=1)
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 celebrates scoring for England during his side's international friendly against Switzerland on September 11, 2018](https://sm.imgix.net/11/29/1x1.gif?w=1&h=1)
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 celebrates scoring during the Nations League game between Spain and England on October 15, 2018](https://sm.imgix.net/11/29/1x1.gif?w=1&h=1)
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 England manager Gareth Southgate takes training on March 19, 2019](https://sm.imgix.net/11/29/1x1.gif?w=1&h=1)
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 celebrates scoring during the Nations League game between Spain and England on October 15, 2018](https://sm.imgix.net/11/29/1x1.gif?w=1&h=1)
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 England's Jordan Henderson gestures in the match against Sweden on July 7, 2018](https://sm.imgix.net/11/29/1x1.gif?w=1&h=1)
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 Burnley goalkeeper Tom Heaton in action during the EFL Cup in 2018](https://sm.imgix.net/11/29/1x1.gif?w=1&h=1)
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 in action for England on June 7, 2018](https://sm.imgix.net/11/29/1x1.gif?w=1&h=1)
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 warms up for Burnley on September 22, 2018](https://sm.imgix.net/11/29/1x1.gif?w=1&h=1)
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 Raheem Sterling celebrates scoring during the Nations League game between Spain and England on October 15, 2018](https://sm.imgix.net/11/29/1x1.gif?w=1&h=1)
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 Tottenham Hotspur full-back Danny Rose in action during his side's Premier League clash with Leicester on February 9, 2019](https://sm.imgix.net/11/29/1x1.gif?w=1&h=1)
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 England manager Gareth Southgate takes training on March 19, 2019](https://sm.imgix.net/11/29/1x1.gif?w=1&h=1)
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 Southampton midfielder James Ward-Prowse celebrates after scoring against Fulham in the Premier League on February 27, 2019](https://sm.imgix.net/11/29/1x1.gif?w=1&h=1)
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 Gareth Southgate watches on during the Nations League group game between England and Croatia on November 18, 2018](https://sm.imgix.net/11/29/1x1.gif?w=1&h=1)
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. Callum Hudson-Odoi in action for Chelsea against Dynamo Kiev in the Europa League on March 14, 2019.](https://sm.imgix.net/11/29/1x1.gif?w=1&h=1)
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 in action for Chelsea against Dynamo Kiev in the Europa League on March 14, 2019.](https://sm.imgix.net/11/29/1x1.gif?w=1&h=1)
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 manager Gareth Southgate watches on during his side's international friendly with Switzerland on September 11, 2018](https://sm.imgix.net/11/29/1x1.gif?w=1&h=1)
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