Trent Alexander-Arnold impresses on England return with assist

Summarised from 5 outlets · 6 reports · Updated 30 Sept, 11:38 · Archive

Trent Alexander-Arnold provided an assist on his first England appearance under Thomas Tuchel in a 2-0 Nations League win over Czechia.

Trent Alexander-Arnold returned to the England team for the first time under new manager Thomas Tuchel, starting against Czechia in a Nations League match on Tuesday. The right-back impressed in a 'decisive' display, setting up Anthony Gordon's opening goal in a 2-0 victory. Alexander-Arnold had been absent from the international side for a period but said he 'always believed' he would play for England again. Tuchel praised his performance, with commentators noting he demonstrated his value as one of England's best passers, helping to break down Czechia's defensive approach. The win followed England's earlier defeat to Spain.

How it is being reported

• England’s forgotten man has a golden chance to prove Tuchel wrongOne swing of Trent Alexander-Arnold's right foot decided the game against Czech RepublicThe i Paper · 30 Sept, 09:44
• Tuchel praises Alexander-Arnold for ‘decisive’ display on England return‘We need to keep focused, and Trent was a big help in this’ Alexander-Arnold set up opener in 2-0 win over Czechia Thomas Tuchel praised Trent Alexander-Arnold after the right-back impressed on his first England appearance since June 2025. Alexander-Arnold, who has a point to prove after missing out on a World Cup spot, was one of the big positives as Tuchel’s side recovered from their defeat to Spain by recording a comfortable 2-0 win away to Czechia in the Nations League on Tuesday. Continue reading...Guardian Sport · 29 Sept, 23:26
• Alexander-Arnold proves his worth to England with trademark assist against Czechia | Jacob SteinbergThe full-back is one of the best passers England has produced: Thomas Tuchel must find a place for him It was the question nobody was asking: could Trent Alexander-Arnold do it against 10 game but limited Czechs on a mild Tuesday night in Prague? The answer was a resounding yes. Alexander-Arnold played well after starting for the first time under Thomas Tuchel, demonstrating his value to England by helping them work out the dreaded low block with a trademark assist for Anthony Gordon to settle the nerves in a game coloured by Czechia losing Pavel Sulc to a debatable red card midway through…The Guardian · 29 Sept, 23:22
• Time for Tuchel to offer Alexander-Arnold some trustHaving been overlooked for so long, Trent Alexander-Arnold produced a world-class moment on his return, writes Phil McNulty.BBC News · 29 Sept, 23:06
• Trent: I always believed I'd play for England againTrent Alexander-Arnold "always believed" he could play for England again following his period in the international wilderness under Thomas Tuchel.Sky Sports · 29 Sept, 23:00
• Trent Alexander-Arnold reveals Anthony Gordon message that created goal on England returnThe right-back celebrated his first appearance under Thomas Tuchel by setting up Gordon’s openerIndependent Sport · 29 Sept, 22:13

In this story: Trent Alexander-Arnold · Thomas Tuchel · Anthony Gordon · England · Czechia

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