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  "id": 10792036,
  "title": "England break down stubborn Czechs to claim first Nations League win",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/29/england-break-down-stubborn-czechs-to-claim-first-nations-league-win",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-09-29T21:25:56.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Free Malaysia Today",
    "slug": "free-malaysia-today-freemalays",
    "url": "https://www.freemalaysiatoday.com/category/sports/2026/09/30/england-break-down-stubborn-czechs-to-claim-first-nations-league-win"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "England's Anthony Gordon and Harry Kane netted two goals as the English football team defeated the Czech Republic 2-0 in a Nations League match at the Fortuna Arena in Prague. Thomas Tuchel's side lost to Spain 3-2 in their opener and the Czech Republic had also lost 1-0 to Croatia. Despite being a man down early in the game, the Czechs kept England at bay in the first half. Gordon broke the deadlock shortly after halftime and Kane secured England's victory with a second goal. Tuchel made four substitutions, including Trent Alexander-Arnold's first start in nearly two years. The Czech Republic, managed by Thomas Tuchel, received an early red card after Pavel Sulc was sent off for a high challenge on Anderson. England dominated possession throughout the match and had several chances to score, but the Czech goalkeeper Matej Kovar made several crucial saves. The win puts England second in Group A3, three points behind Spain, who defeated Croatia 4-1 in Seville. England will face Croatia on Saturday, while the Czech Republic will take on Spain.",
  "summary": "Thomas Tuchel's side secure a 2-0 win over 10-man Czech Republic as Anthony Gordon and Harry Kane continue their scoring form.",
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      {
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        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/29/guehi-and-anderson-feature-as-england-beat-10-man-czech-republic",
        "published": "2026-09-29T21:00:00.000Z"
      },
      {
        "outlet": "Channel News Asia",
        "title": "Lamine nets double as Spain win again and England beat 10-man Czechs",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/29/lamine-nets-double-as-spain-win-again-and-england-beat-10-man-czechs",
        "published": "2026-09-29T21:07:24.000Z"
      },
      {
        "outlet": "Winnipeg Free Press",
        "title": "Nations League: Yamal helps Spain extend unbeaten streak, Gordon and Kane lead England",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/29/nations-league-yamal-helps-spain-extend-unbeaten-streak-gordon-and",
        "published": "2026-09-29T21:08:01.000Z"
      },
      {
        "outlet": "Free Malaysia Today",
        "title": "England break down stubborn Czechs to claim first Nations League win",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/29/england-break-down-stubborn-czechs-to-claim-first-nations-league-win-10793144",
        "published": "2026-09-29T21:25:56.000Z"
      }
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
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