Hello, international break. I’d say I’ve missed you but we both know that’d be a lie.

England open up their EURO qualifying account with a Group A match against the Czech Republic at Wembley Stadium. There are five Tottenham Hotspur players involved in the match — Harry Kane, Dele Alli, Danny Rose, Eric Dier, and Kieran Trippier, but only three are starting today.

I’m actually okay with Dele and Dier getting minutes, considering they’re both fresh back from injury and getting some game time under their belts is probably good for Spurs. Kane was always going to start as England captain.

No injuries, please. Come on you Three Lions!

How to Watch

England vs. Czech Republic

Time: 3:45 pm ET, 7:45 pm UK
TV: ESPNEWS (USA) | ITV 1 (England), STV (Scotland) | other listings on livesoccertv.com
Streaming: Univision En Vivo (USA - Spanish)

Lineups

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