Santi Denya called for improvements in all aspects of the Czech Republic.

In the fourth round of Group C matches of the 2026/27 UEFA Nations League, the Czech Republic suffered a 0-3 defeat to England, after an own goal and two goals from Harry Kane. Manager Santi Denya stated that his team still has room for improvement in all aspects.

In the 27th minute, England striker Kane chipped a pass into the penalty area, and Chofal, rushing to clear the ball, inadvertently slid it into his own net, giving England a 1-0 lead. In the 40th minute, Morgan Rodgers crossed from the right wing, and Kane seized the opportunity to slot the ball into the net, extending England's lead over the Czech Republic to 2-0.

In the 57th minute of the second half, Lewis Hall took a corner kick, and Kane headed the ball into the net despite the defense, extending England's lead to 3-0.

Ultimately, the Czech Republic lost 0-3 to England at Wembley Stadium.

Czech Republic coach Santi Denya said, "This international break has been very tough for us, with us playing against world-class teams like Spain, Croatia, and England, but that's no excuse. We need to do better, starting with myself, whether it's the messages I convey to the players, the match plans, or other details. We need to improve in every aspect."

"We haven't wavered at all; this is the path we've chosen. The last game was our worst performance, but we still believe it's the right direction. We select players according to this model and will continue to adhere to this philosophy."

Speaking about England striker Harry Kane, Santi Denya said, "Kane loves football, that's his secret. He's an incredible player, he has a keen eye for everything in the game. England fans should be proud of him. In terms of experience, ability and personality, he's one of the best players in the world, and he's also a very good person."

In addition, Czech defender Čofa said, "We were a bit tired, but we also felt the incredible strength of England. This is a top-level match, and it's a mirror for us, showing us which direction we want to go and how we must train to develop players like this, or lay the foundation for future players. England is now among the strongest teams in the world."

“I think he has scored about 12 goals in the last five or six games against Kane. The commitment, attitude, goal-scoring ability and chance-creating ability he has shown when playing for the national team make him the best striker in the world, so I have a lot of respect for him.”

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