Harry Kane scored his 92nd goal for England from the penalty spot to secure a narrow Nations League victory over Croatia on a historic night where he became the nation’s most capped player.
Starting XI Player Ratings
Jordan Pickford received a rating of 6 after being left exposed by Jarell Quansah’s mistake for Croatia’s goal, though he was as reliable as ever prior to that incident. Trent Alexander-Arnold also scored a 6, playing within himself while showing some nice link-up play with Morgan Rogers down the right flank.
Jarell Quansah was given a 5 following a dreadful mistake that gifted Croatia an equaliser, despite looking entirely comfortable up to that point. Dan Burn scored a 6, having been brought into the starting lineup despite not being picked in the original squad, delivering an unspectacular but largely reliable performance in central defence.
Lewis Hall earned a rating of 7 for another effective contribution, prompting questions over whether the Newcastle defender is now England’s first-choice left-back. Elliot Anderson received a 6 for keeping things ticking over nicely in the engine room while constantly looking to play forward.
Declan Rice scored a 6 after returning to the team following a previous absence through injury, conducting the midfield expertly. Jude Bellingham was also given a 6, falling slightly short of the outstanding level seen in his most recent England displays but still oozing quality in possession.
Morgan Rogers scored a 6 after posing a threat down the right and deserving his goal, which marked his third for England at senior level. Harry Kane received a 6 on a historic night where the England captain became the nation’s most capped player and added the winning goal from the penalty spot. Anthony Gordon rounded out the starters with a 6; while sensational during the last set of international games, he was less impactful here though he remains crucial for England.
Substitutes and Match Conclusion
Among the substitutes, Rio Ngumoha, Ben White, and James Garner were all introduced in the 78th minute—with White replacing Alexander-Arnold and Ngumoha replacing Gordon—and each received a rating of 6. Players named as substitutes but not used in the match were Trafford, Steele, Gibbs-White, Hill, Branthwaite, Jobe Bellingham, Calvert-Lewin, Eze, and King.
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