Harry Kane scores twice as England beat Czechia 3‑0 in Nations League

Kane’s double helped England clinch a comfortable victory and move closer to the Nations League knockout stage.

By Felo News Desk · Published Tue, 06 Oct 2026 22:14:05 GMT

England defeated Czechia 3‑0 in a Nations League match in Prague on Tuesday, with captain Harry Kane scoring two goals on his 125th appearance, matching Peter Shilton’s all‑time England cap record.

What happened

The match, played at Wembley as a neutral venue due to scheduling, saw England dominate possession and create several chances. Kane opened the scoring after a cross that forced Czech defender Vladimir Coufal into an own goal. He added a second after heading home from a corner in the second half, taking his England tally to 91 goals. A third goal came from a teammate later in the game, sealing a 3‑0 win.

What the reports add

The Guardian noted that the first goal resulted from Kane’s “cross into the corridor of uncertainty” that confused Coufal, while the Standard highlighted that the own goal was a direct result of Kane’s delivery. Both outlets reported that Kane was withdrawn in the 82nd minute and received a standing ovation from the crowd. The Guardian also mentioned England’s record against lower‑ranked teams under Thomas Tuchel, noting 15 wins and one draw in 16 matches.

What was said

According to the Standard, Kane said the milestone was “special” and expressed confidence about reaching 100 international goals. The Guardian quoted the England captain claiming he “could have taken the assist” for the own‑goal, emphasizing his involvement in the build‑up.

How it came about

England entered the match after a preview by Felo News on 29 September, which reported that Thomas Tuchel would keep his defensive line unchanged and that the kick‑off was set for 7.45 pm BST in Prague (preview). Earlier in the month, Felo covered England’s 2‑0 win over the Czech Republic, highlighting a different lineup and a separate victory. The current win builds on those performances and moves England nearer to the Nations League knockout stage.

Key facts

Harry Kane scored two goals in England's 3‑0 win over Czechia. (theguardian.com)
The match marked Kane's 125th England appearance, equalling Peter Shilton's cap record. (standard.co.uk)
Kane's tally reached 91 international goals after the match. (standard.co.uk)
England's win brings them close to securing a place in the Nations League knockout stage. (theguardian.com)