Gareth Southgate’s side failed to add to the score. However, they still showed enough attacking intent in the 90 minutes, with Jack Grealish and Bukayo Saka earning top plaudits.
Sometimes it’s easy to see just the flaws in a team but there were lots of positives to take from England’s performance against the Czechs.
England make light work of Group D
After three matches in Group D, it is fair to say England have completely dominated the group. Two wins and a draw have seen the Three Lions top the group with ease.
Gareth Southgate’s side wasn’t too impressive in their opening game against Croatia and their performance against Scotland also left many unanswered questions. However, they were dominant against the Czech Republic and, overall, they were far better than every opponent in their group.
In football, they say, you only face what is in front of you and on that score. The Three Lions have done incredibly well to win their group.
The real test starts from the knockout round
England have very little time to celebrate as their position as group winners means they could potentially face Germany, France or Portugal.
Whichever side they meet in the last 16, the Three Lions must be prepared for a tougher test. They may have dominated the group stage, but the real test begins in the knockout round.
The Three Lions have the tools to go all the way in the tournament. As to whether they can actually make it happen is a question that will be answered on the pitch in a few days’ time. England, though, have certainly put themselves in the running by topping their group. Now, a bigger test awaits.
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