'It’s been a long time' - Trent Alexander-Arnold sends clear message to Thomas Tuchel after ending two-year England exile

England bounce back in PragueEngland secured a crucial <a href="https://www.goal.com/en/lists/england-player-ratings-vs-czechia-anthony-gordon-harry-kane-shine-thomas-tuchel-comfortable-win-/blt1df0ba2f7385b10e">2-0 victory against the Czech Republic</a> in their Nations League campaign. Tuchel's side took control of the contest early on, bouncing back from their recent <a href="https://www.goal.com/en-gb/lists/england-player-ratings-spain-anthony-gordon-harry-kane-shine-frantic-wembley-defeat/blt47796e4eb1f8c40e">defeat to Spain</a>. Their task was made significantly easier when Pavel Sulc was shown a straight red card after 25 minutes for a reckless challenge on Elliot Anderson.Despite boasting a clear numerical advantage, England initially struggled to break down a resilient and highly organised Czech defence. The decisive breakthrough finally arrived two minutes into the second half. It was sparked by a moment of world-class vision from a player who has found international opportunities incredibly hard to come by under the current regime.Alexander-Arnold seizes rare opportunity%WIDGET:IMAGE|url=https://assets.goal.com/images/v3/getty-2297228429/crop/MM5DCNZQGY5DSNRQHJXG653FHIYDUMA=/GettyImages-2297228429.jpg|caption=Alexander-Arnold seizes rare opportunity%Having been <a href="https://www.goal.com/en/lists/trust-why-england-managers-snubbed-34-cap-trent-alexander-arnold-michael-owen-explains-real-madrid-defender/blta45c804db82b7315">largely marginalised</a>, Alexander-Arnold finally earned his first start under Tuchel.