WHAT A TUCH! - England player ratings vs Czech Republic as Gordon and 7/10 stars send message to Tuchel

England returned to winning ways in a welcome boost for Thomas Tuchel, who watched his side put the 10-man Czech Republic to the sword.

The hosts were left with a mountain to climb when a VAR intervention in the 25th minute resulted in them being reduced to 10 men; Pavel Sulc was the guilty party and walked after catching Elliot Anderson high on the back of the midfielder's leg.

England failed to make their numerical advantage count in the first half but needed less than two minutes to break through after the half-time interval with Anthony Gordon smartly heading home a fine cross from Trent Alexander-Arnold.

Captain Harry Kane wrapped up the win in the 69th minute with a crisp first-time finish after landing on a loose ball in the penalty area. Morgan Rogers went close to adding a third late on as England got back to winning ways in Prague.

Here are Mirror Football's player ratings from the game:

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James Trafford - 6

Excellent early block. Has done well in his job share. Good distribution and looks in control.

Trent Alexander-Arnold - 7

His first England start in nearly two years, he did OK and found some nice passes without being spectacular.

Trevoh Chalobah - 6

He is a real Tuchel favourite for his tenacity and pace. Yet to completely convince on the England stage.

Marc Guehi - 6

Good early block as he read the game well. The kingpin of England’s defence.

Lewis Hall - 7

Nice link-up with Gordon down the left and looked more of a conventional left back than O’Reilly.

Elliot Anderson - 7

Lost the ball in a really dangerous area early on. The Man City midfielder’s mind looked elsewhere… Got better.

Myles Lewis-Skelly - 6

Booked. You have to admire his fearlessness on the ball. But probably needs a killer pass. Hooked at half time.

Bukayo Saka - 6

Should have scored in the first half. Is lacking a finishing touch and some confidence.

Morgan Rogers - 6

Hit the post in the first half and had moments but Jude’s are big boots to fill these days.

Anthony Gordon - 8

Was excellent. A real menace down England’s left. He has definitely gone up a gear since the World Cup.

Harry Kane - 7

Looked rather sluggish and had a quiet game - and then he scored. Sensational striker.

Substitutes

Eberechi Eze for Lewis-Skelly, 46 mins - 7

Alex Scott, for Anderson, 71 mins

Bellingham, for Kane, 71 mins

Ngumoha, for Saka, 71 mins

Substitutes: Pickford, Steele, Scott, Konsa, Bellingham, Branthwaite, Garner, Calvert-Lewin, Gibbs-White, Eze, Quansah

Czech Republic: Kovar 6, Chaloupek 6, Hranac 6, Krejci 7, Slama 6, Cerv 6, Sulc 4, Sadilek 5 (Kral, 57, 6), Radosta 6 (Ambros, 57, 6), Karabec 5 (Lingr, 45, 6), Hlozek 6,