Tuchel rebuilds after Argentina pain as Kane leads England resurgence

England dispatched the Czech Republic 3-0 at Wembley as Kane marked his 125th cap—equalling Peter Shilton's record—with two goals. The captain now boasts 91 international goals, 38 clear of Wayne Rooney's 53, making a century within reach.

The bigger picture for Tuchel, according to BBC Sport, is the emergence of an attacking quartet capable of troubling any opponent. Kane remains the focal point at 33, but Anthony Gordon has sharpened his game since joining Barcelona from Newcastle, operating as both creator and finisher across England's Nations League outings. Bukayo Saka looks rejuvenated following an Achilles problem that dogged his World Cup, scoring twice against Croatia, while Jude Bellingham—only 23 and already England's player of the year—continues to deliver world-class performances from midfield.

The bench depth has strengthened too. Cole Palmer's withdrawal opened space for others to establish themselves, including Morgan Gibbs-White, who cut short a family holiday to answer the call. Morgan Rogers and 18-year-old Rio Ngumoha offer further attacking resources.

One cloud: Bournemouth's Alex Scott, who impressed spectacularly on debut in the 7-0 Croatia win with his power and range, suffered a thigh injury that sidelined him for the Czech Republic fixture. Tuchel praised his seamless integration, hinting at genuine competition even as Declan Rice—currently managed for injury—remains a fixture.