England vs Czech Republic - Nations League RECAP: All the reaction as Harry Kane fires Three Lions to dominant 3-0 victory with two goals and an assist on record-equalling 125th cap

By HARRY BAMFORTH, LIVE SPORTS COVERAGE REPORTER

Updated: 22:43 BST, 6 October 2026

Relive Daily Mail Sport's live coverage from Wembley as England finish off the international break with a a win over the Czech Republic.

King Kane delivers

Right then, it's time for me to head off.

Normally, I do one huge summary, but I don't feel this one needs much more than the below:

Harry Kane is class. He made history. Scored two more goals. And England are nearly through.

That'll do, I think... don't you?

If you want to read the Kane love-in, just comb back through all the posts. There's only so much you can praise the man.

Anyway, thanks for joining this blog and goodnight.

HIGHLIGHTS: England 3-0 Czech Republic

Another England win means another highlights package Three Lions fans will want to watch.

It's not as extended like the Croatia highlights, but come on, it doesn't need to be.

Still, you'll enjoy it.

Kane's game by numbers

Harry Kane's statistics against the Czech Republic:

• 82 minutes
• 2 goals
• 1 assist
• 4 shots
• 2 shots on target
• 2 key passes
• 2 fouls won

'Kane is a machine'

Roy Keane, former Republic of Ireland captain, speaking to ITV:

The guy is a machine. His desire to score goals is fantastic. He's got the hunger, the desire. He's getting the rewards and he deserves everything that comes his way.

'England have grown stronger'

Ian Ladyman at Wembley:

Thomas Tuchel began this extended international break saying he wasn’t a fan. Too long, he said. It is unlikely the England manager feels that way now.

England have grown stronger and better and more convincing with each passing game. An 11-day spell that began with an error-strewn defeat to Spain has ended with England starting to look like the powerfully dangerous team Tuchel wanted them to be when he took the job two years ago.

Tuchel: 'That's what Kane does'

Thomas Tuchel, England manager, on ITV:

It's our fourth match in three or four days. It was a very good performance again and deserved win.

On Harry Kane's brace:

It's what he does. I don't take it for granted, it's just exceptional every single match.

On his squad's performance during the break:

Training and attitude, cohesion, belief. Of course, we didn't go out in the group stage [of the World Cup] and of course it made us stronger. We're on a high level; that's been throughout; that's how it is. You learn every day and get stronger through the matches.

Always on a high level it is difficult to nominate the squad. I'm happy that everyone was contributing and giving everything they have got to the shirt and the team. They set the standards high and that's what it looked like from the outside and that is how it is on the inside.

England's squad Nations League ratings

Right then, now that the international break is over, it's time to look back to how all the players who featured fared.

My colleague Kieran Gill has given each player who has played in the four Nations League fixtures a rating.

What do you reckon Harry Kane got? Well, I'm not sure you'd be able to guess, personally.

He's not the highest rated, that's for sure...

Golden oldie

Sorry Harry, I know 33 isn't old... but in this instance, well, it kind of is.

Harry Kane's two goals tonight mean he is the oldest player in England's history to score a brace in consecutive appearances.

I reckon he will still be bagging braces for his country well into his late 30s, to be honest.

Many more to come.

Bellingham: 'Kane's the best England player ever'

Jude Bellingham, England midfielder, on Harry Kane to ITV:

I can only talk from my perspective and first and foremost is an unbelievable human being. As a captain, as a man, he looks after every single person.

He's the one to take responsibility off the pitch. And on the pitch he's the best England player to have worn the shirt. It's an honour to play with him.

He's playing at a level that is unmatched. He's scoring goals for fun, he's dropping deep and playing passes in behind and contributing, making tackles and everything. He's only getting better.

Tommy T makes history

No wonder Thomas Tuchel is buzzing...

Thomas Tuchel has reached 20 wins in the fewest games of any manager in England's history, in just 26.

No matter what you think about Tuchel after how the Three Lions exited the World Cup, that's a pretty damn impressive record.

He will be hoping there are many more wins to come.

Kane's record-breaking night in pictures

Harry Kane will remember this night for the rest of his life.

And if he forgets, he should look back at these photos when he can. They encapsulate it perfectly.

WATCH: Kane grabs his brace

Want to watch Harry Kane's second? Oh, go on then.

Now, firstly, we have to talk about the goalkeeping... what is Lukas Hornicek doing? The Newcastle keeper has to save that.

But take nothing away from Kane; the bloke is a machine when it comes to scoring goals.