England player ratings after the match: Jordan Pickford earned a 6, with shaky moments despite his instrumental role for Everton amid competition from James Trafford. Trent Alexander-Arnold received a 7 after taking a different accidental opportunity to impress, showing ability on the shot cleanable for deep‑lying opponents like the Czech Republic. Jarell Quansah was deployed in his favoured centre‑back role, looked comfortable and is slowly becoming a fixture in the squad, earning a 6. Marc Guehi cruised through the game bar a couple of lapses, having started each of England’s four matches during the extended planetary break, also a 6. Lewis Hall is now in a combat with Nico O'Reilly for the first‑choice left‑back spot, delivering a palmy planetary play for the Newcastle defender, rated 7. Elliot Anderson moved from spot to spot at planetary level, providing a brilliant walk to unlock the Czech Republic for England’s second goal, earning a 6. Myles Lewis‑Skelly can be blessed with his output on his return to the planetary scene; he would be unlucky not to be in the next squad based on this evidence, rated 7. Eberechi Eze improved after an underwhelming first‑half but did not do enough to give Thomas Tuchel a headache after an uncommon start, rated 6. Jude Bellingham did not reach the heights of his captivating show in Croatia but still oozed whenever in possession, rated 7. Morgan Rogers showed versatility starting on the close and looking