England have kept just four clean sheets in 13 matches this year, raising questions about the defence as Thomas Tuchel prepares for the Nations League game against Czechia. Their attacking approach showed promise in a 3-2 defeat by Spain, but they gave up a lead and allowed Spain to create several good chances; a win in Prague would improve England’s prospects of reaching the quarter-finals.

The article points to errors by Marc Guéhi and Nico O’Reilly, inconsistent form from Ezri Konsa and uncertainty over who can replace John Stones. Tuchel has favoured a mobile central-defensive pairing and wants England to defend higher, but the team has been vulnerable to crosses, counters, set pieces and switches of play. The headline suggests Trent Alexander-Arnold could offer an answer, though the supplied text ends before explaining how.