Harry Kane praised Anthony Gordon as England’s "distinction maker" whereas commending the return of d following each Spain-based gamers' spectacular performances within the victory over Czechia.
Thomas Tuchel’s facet recovered from Saturday’s chaotic 3-2 defeat in opposition to Spain with a significant Nations League win in Prague, the place Pavel Sulc acquired a first-half crimson card for the hosts.
England’s file goalscorer Kane wrapped up the 2-0 victory on Tuesday night time, after Gordon broke the impasse by heading residence a superb cross from Alexander-Arnold shortly after half-time.
The 25-year-old winger has now scored in three consecutive worldwide caps, and Bayern Munich striker Kane believes his high-profile transfer from Newcastle to Barcelona has elevated his confidence.
"I feel generally going to a giant membership like that offers you extra self-belief, extra confidence," the England skipper mentioned.
"You’re feeling such as you belong on the most important stage and I feel he’s taken that into his England performances.
"He was excellent in opposition to Spain on Saturday, once more at the moment he was the distinction maker. He was at all times trying to be direct and be the one to get us forward and an incredible end from him as effectively.
"A beautiful ball by Trent, however these finishes aren’t simple and he took it very well."
Gordon was England’s standout performer in Prague, the place Actual Madrid right-back Alexander-Arnold’s key help capped an encouraging first begin beneath German coach Tuchel.
The previous Liverpool star beforehand appeared to lack a world future beneath the German coach, however accidents opened the door to the distinctive expertise’s first choice since June 2025.
"Trent’s excellent," Kane mentioned. "The supply, the passing vary, the crossing but in addition at the moment defensively he was excellent.
"From our perspective, you realize he’s a improbable participant. Trent simply has to maintain his head down, preserve working onerous.
"He’s been nice in camp to this point, the best way he’s skilled, the best way he’s pushed himself and pushed others round him.
"So, look, I feel he’s displaying to the boss that he needs to be right here, needs to be on this staff and he’s completed a improbable efficiency at the moment. Let’s see what occurs within the subsequent couple of video games."
England proceed their four-match Nations League schedule with a visit to face Croatia on Saturday, previous to internet hosting Czechia at Wembley subsequent Tuesday.
Kane will equal Peter Shilton’s 125-cap nationwide staff file ought to he function in each upcoming fixtures, whereas the 87-goal striker continues his march towards a century of targets.
"I don’t prefer to assume too far forward, however after all it’s getting nearer," Kane mentioned. ", 100 targets for the nationwide staff could be one thing particular surely.
"It nonetheless appears like yesterday I simply broke the file, and I used to be away in Italy getting that one.
"The seasons come and so they go fast, so I simply get pleasure from being on the market with the boys on the pitch, sporting the Three Lions and that received’t change.
"The striker’s job is to attain targets at the start, and I do know that, and I like doing that."
