Denia wants first points at Wembley, awaits Souček and…

Denia wants first points at Wembley, awaits Souček and Schick

06.10.2026 07:03 HotInfo

The Czech national football team faces England at Wembley on Tuesday in a Nations League match. Coach Santi Denia believes the team will build on its gradual improvement in performance and earn its first points under his leadership. He considers the pressure before the match a normal part of working with the national team. denik.cz ↗

Denia stressed that the Czech team should play in its own style and should not be compared with his previous work with the Spanish national team. According to the coach, the squad plays well, but it also needs results to succeed. Before the match, he therefore spoke mainly about the need for further improvement. idnes.cz ↗

The Czech coach also praised the quality of the English side. He paid particular attention to Anthony Gordon, whom he compared to Lamine Yamal. According to him, England will represent a demanding opponent, yet the Czech national team wants to succeed at Wembley. sport.sk ↗

Midfielder Tomáš Souček watched the Czech team's training session at the stadium. Due to an injury, he is still waiting to return to a competitive match, and he was also expected to have a team dinner with the squad. Denia said he is waiting for Souček's return. He did not give a clear verdict on the possible involvement of Patrik Schick, but he emphasized that all players have the door to the national team open. eurofotbal.cz ↗

During the press conference, Denia several times responded to questions in Czech and said: “I think I understand.” Tuesday's match will show whether the Czech team can turn its improved playing performance into its first points.

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