England’s winning run comes to an end at 15 games as Lionesses held by Czech Republic

England’s 15-game winning streak got here to an end as the Lionesses performed out a 0-0 draw in opposition to the Czech Republic at the Amex Stadium.

After beating the United States 2-1 at Wembley on Friday, England did handle to preserve their now 24-game unbeaten run underneath supervisor Sarina Wiegman however couldn’t stretch their run of successive victories regardless of hitting the woodwork twice, in entrance of 21,222 on the south coast.

It was a recreation of milestones and first appearances with Lucy Bronze gaining her a hundredth England cap, whereas Esme Morgan made her debut and Lauren James her first begin.

The guests had an opportunity within the second minute from a nook, however the shot from Klara Cahynova went over the bar.

England got here shut within the fourth minute however Lauren James – on her first Lionesses begin – noticed a shot rebound off the submit.

Just earlier than half-time Chloe Kelly headed huge at the far submit after a lofted cross from Chelsea’s James, in a half of meagre probabilities and little creativity going forwards from both aspect.

At the beginning of the second half, the Czech Republic have been nonetheless defending effectively with good organisation, however Lauren Hemp managed to get a header in direction of the objective, though it was at all times looping over.

The guests had to resort to makes an attempt from distance as their techniques didn’t assist attacking in numbers. Tereza Krejcirikova tried her luck simply earlier than the hour mark however her shot was effectively huge of the goal.

England appeared to be edging nearer to breaking the impasse and the guests had to scramble the ball off the road after Hemp’s shot rebounded off the submit and nearly fell for Fran Kirby – however the ball was cleared.

Morgan was introduced on for her England debut within the second half as Wiegman’s group sought a breakthrough.

Czech Republic’s Gabriela Slajsova had to be taken off on a stretcher simply earlier than the midway level within the second half.

Although Fran Kirby had an effort tipped over within the 86th minute, there was to be no approach by means of for the house aspect and the competition completed goalless.