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Czech Republic 2-1 England: Comeback win denies Three Lions Euro 2020 qualification

Harry Kane's early penalty put England ahead in Prague, but the Czech Republic came from behind to win 2-1 in Friday's Group A game.

By Jamie Smith
Czech Republic outclassed England

London, October 12: Zdenek Ondrasek came off the bench on his international debut to earn the Czech Republic a 2-1 win at home to England, denying the Three Lions qualification for Euro 2020.

Harry Kane's fifth-minute penalty - the England captain's 27th international goal - put Gareth Southgate's side in front early on Friday, yet the hosts hit back within five minutes.

Centre-back Jakub Brabec profited on slack set-piece marking to level the scores and, as the game appeared to be drifting towards a draw, the Czech Republic struck again.

With five minutes to go, Lukas Masopust raided down the right and pulled a low cross back for striker Ondrasek, who confidently beat Jordan Pickford to snatch all three points.

Story first published: Saturday, October 12, 2019, 8:21 [IST]
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