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England star cut from squad for Czechia clash as Thomas Tuchel names replacement

England will be without one of their starting players for their Nations League clash with Czechia.

Published: Tuesday, 29 September 2026 at 10:17 AM
England star cut from squad for Czechia clash as Thomas Tuchel names replacement
Key Things to Know
  • Nico O'Reilly has been withdrawn from England's squad to face Czechia due to injury.
  • Liverpool forward Rio Ngumoha replaces O'Reilly in the matchday squad.
  • Ezri Konsa was included in the squad and is expected to be fit to play.
The Story in 60 Seconds

England defender Nico O'Reilly has been ruled out of Tuesday's Nations League match against Czechia in Prague due to injury. Manager Thomas Tuchel has called up Liverpool forward Rio Ngumoha as his replacement in the matchday squad, following a 3-2 home defeat to Spain on Saturday.

Fellow defender Ezri Konsa remains in the squad and is expected to be fit despite missing Monday's training session with minor issues. Harry Kane and Jude Bellingham are set to start, while Lewis Hall and Myles Lewis-Skelly are contenders to take over O'Reilly's role at left-back.

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