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  "id": 10846685,
  "title": "England break down stubborn Czechs to claim first Nations League win",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/30/england-break-down-stubborn-czechs-to-claim-first-nations-league-win",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-09-30T03:24:00.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "IOL",
    "slug": "iol",
    "url": "https://iol.co.za/sport/soccer/premier-league/2026-09-30-england-break-down-stubborn-czechs-to-claim-first-nations-league-win/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "England claimed their first Nations League win over the Czech Republic 2-0 on Tuesday, marking a promising start to their campaign. Anthony Gordon and Harry Kane both found the back of the net, with Gordon scoring shortly after the break and Kane adding a second. The Czech Republic, reduced to 10 men when Pavel Sulc was sent off in the 25th minute, struggled to create meaningful chances despite their efforts. England dominated possession early on but had to wait until the second half to break the deadlock. The win leaves England second in Group A3, three points behind leaders Spain, who defeated Croatia 4-1 in Seville earlier in the tournament.",
  "summary": "Anthony Gordon and Harry Kane were on target again as England saw off 10-man Czech Republic 2-0 to get their Nations League campaign up and running on Tuesday.",
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        "published": "2026-09-29T21:00:00.000Z"
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        "title": "Lamine nets double as Spain win again and England beat 10-man Czechs",
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        "published": "2026-09-29T21:07:24.000Z"
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        "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"
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      {
        "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",
        "published": "2026-09-29T21:25:56.000Z"
      },
      {
        "outlet": "New Straits Times",
        "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-10813211",
        "published": "2026-09-29T23:55:32.000Z"
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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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