The Czech Republic lost 0–2 to England in the UEFA Nations League on Tuesday after playing the majority of the match with 10 men.
England secured the victory in Prague, with both goals coming while the hosts were down a player. Czech defender Pavel Šulc was sent off in the first half for a reckless challenge, leaving his team shorthanded for the remainder of the game. The defeat leaves the Czech side without a point in the elite group after also losing 1–2 to Croatia in their opening match.
Czech midfielder Ladislav Krejčí acknowledged the difficulty of the situation, saying, “It’s a shame we made it so hard for ourselves,” but added that there were still positives to build on . The Czechs next face Spain, who remain unbeaten in the competition.
Reuters confirmed England’s win, noting it came against a 10-man Czech side .
