Scotland hosted England in a one hundred and fiftieth anniversary of their first-ever assembly; this time round it was the Three Lions who triumphed with a routine and complete 3-1 victory.
Phil Foden and Jude Bellingham scored inside minutes of one another within the first half, earlier than Harry Maguire became his personal internet to shut the hole previous the hour mark.
Harry Kane wrapped up issues although as England took the bragging rights.
Here are the participant rankings from Hampden Park.
Scotland
Angus Gunn – 6. Nothing he may do about both aim, banged previous him from shut vary on each events. Massive save from Eze at 2-1 however crushed by Kane one-on-one.
Ryan Porteus – 5. Did effectively in direct duels however struggled to maintain tempo as soon as England’s runners from deep began exhibiting their motion and skill to swap areas.
Jack Hendry – 7. Important restoration interception to thwart England’s finest transfer on half-hour. Like Porteus, couldn’t get tight sufficient when the passing began to move.
Kieran Tierney – 6. A couple of respectable moments for Scotland’s assault as he appeared to overlap, however couldn’t get shut defensively and pulled out of form for the third specifically.
Aaron Hickey – 6. A great outlet at occasions and appeared to have the ability to beat Tierney at occasions, however the ultimate move and cross was missing.
Billy Gilmour – 5. All however ran the sport towards England a few years in the past however this time round was swamped within the center and simply bypassed.
Callum McGregor – 6. Hard-working and tried to maintain his facet shifting ahead however was additionally outnumbered and positively out-passed.
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Andy Robertson – 4. A nightmare couple of minutes as he performed on Marcus Rashford within the build-up to the primary then gifted possession inside his personal field for 2-0. Caught fallacious facet of Kane for the third, too, although did ship the cross for Maguire’s personal aim.
Scott McTominay – 5. Didn’t provide wherever close to sufficient, maybe exhibiting his lack of match health.
John McGinn – 7. Bustling and energetic, twice going shut within the second half with a hammered shot and an tried header which hit his shoulder.
Che Adams – 5. Toiled away with out a lot service within the first half, then when his group tried to push on at first of the second he was unable to supply hold-up play or motion to help the assault.
Subs: R. Christie 7, L. Dykes 6, L. Ferguson n/a, S. Armstrong n/a.
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England
Aaron Ramsdale – 7. Good footwork for probably the most half however by no means actually examined as a final line of defence.
Kyle Walker – 8. Drilled a half-volley extensive within the first half and led the perfect transfer on the counter quickly after. Definitely tried a shot which became an help for the opener.
Marc Guehi – 7. Really strong first half the place he made two good interceptions with aerial deliveries and performed out properly. Subbed on the break.
Lewis Dunk – 8. Similar to his centre-back companion, was good throughout the board doing the job which was wanted. Kept Che Adams very quiet all through and made an enormous block simply previous the hour mark.
Kieran Trippier – 7. Filled in at left-back as soon as extra and didn’t get ahead to fairly pretty much as good impact as he can down the proper, however ensured the group was balanced and saved possession.
Kalvin Phillips – 7. A uncommon run-out for therefore many minutes for the Man City man. Technically appeared completely high-quality and did his defensive work effectively for probably the most half, although a few of Scotland’s faster counters did depart him chasing mud.
Declan Rice – 7. Very a lot caught to his defensive duties and did them completely effectively. Set a robust platform for the attackers to shine from.
Phil Foden – 8. Scored the primary and concerned in organising the second. Could have netted earlier too however spooned a shot over, then nearly made a 3rd getting ready to half-time. Involved in a lot of the group’s finest work.
Jude Bellingham – 9. A success-and-miss begin to the sport however was in the proper place to lash house England’s second. From that time on he was the perfect on the park, artistic and aggressive all through and arrange Kane with an ideal flip and thru move.
Marcus Rashford – 7. A great outlet in early spells for England however by no means actually had the beating of his man one-on-one or a final touch. Really respectable hyperlink play in fast transitions however a bit missing contained in the field.
Harry Kane – 7. A largely quiet recreation for the Bayern striker who couldn’t get too concerned in a lot of the finest England build-up play. A couple of harmful balls from deep or extensive, however extra can be anticipated – nonetheless discovered area as soon as, and scored.
Subs: H. Maguire 4, E. Eze 6, B. Saka 7, C. Gallagher n/a, C. Wilson n/a.
