Thrilling Clash at Wembley: Bellingham's Brilliance and Foden's Flair Fuel England's Victory over Scotland
England defeated Scotland 3-1 at Hampden Park with goals from Jude Bellingham, Phil Foden, and Harry Kane Despite a goal by Scotland's Harry Maguire, they struggled throughout the match Bellingham stood out as the player of the match
SCOTLAND
GoalkeeperAngus Gunn - 6
Jordan PickfordRyan Porteous - 6
Performed admirably under challenging circumstances against England. Made a remarkable save when presented with a prime opportunity by substitute Eberechi Eze in the second half and exhibited agility by skillfully denying Jude Bellingham at his near post.Ryan Porteous - 6
Demonstrated an extraordinary feat of defending in the early stages to thwart Harry Kane's attempt to break through on goal. Remained occupied throughout the match by Marcus Rashford's constant presence on England's left flank.Jack Hendry - 4
Had difficulty handling Kane and the fast-paced runners positioned on either side of him. Executed a crucial clearance early on to avert danger from a Kyle Walker cross, but became disoriented in the sequence leading to England's first goal, which allowed Rashford to have an unmarked position in the middle of the penalty area. His performance deteriorated after that.Kieran Tierney - 5
Adopted a diligent defensive approach but found himself persistently in pursuit, as he struggled to keep up with the opposing players' movements. Received a yellow card for a foul on Bukayo Saka after his Arsenal teammate outmaneuvered him.Aaron Hickey - 5
Up against the rampant Rashford, just like Porteous, he faced a challenging time on his side during the first half, with England capitalizing on the space available. While he made some attacking advances in the second half, he failed to pose a real threat.Billy Gilmour - 5
Having showcased an outstanding performance in their previous encounter at Euro 2020, he found it difficult to establish himself in the game this time. The superior physicality displayed by Declan Rice, Kalvin Phillips, and Jude Bellingham proved to be quite a challenge. He was substituted by Lyndon Dykes after an hour.Callum McGregor - 6
He worked tirelessly throughout the game and displayed precise passing, with only two out of his 53 passes going astray. However, similar to Gilmour, he found it challenging to contain Rice, Phillips, and Bellingham.Andrew Robertson - 4
In an unusual lapse, he made an error which resulted in England's second goal, as he unintentionally gifted the ball to Bellingham inside the Scotland box instead of clearing it. He attempted to make up for this mistake by delivering a cross that led to Harry Maguire's own goal, but then lost track of Kane, allowing England to score their third goal.
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John McGinn - 5
Andrew Robertson expresses his disappointment at Hampden Park. A relatively uninvolved player throughout most of the match, he managed to generate the crucial pass that unleashed Robertson in the lead-up to Scotland's goal. However, he also had a missed opportunity to level the score, as he headed over from the cross delivered by the Liverpool full-back.Scott McTominay - 5
Showed no signs of continuing his recent scoring streak while representing Scotland, failing to even take one shot at the goal. However, he displayed improvement in the second half and played a role in Scotland's goal by providing a pass to John McGinn, who subsequently released Robertson. Nevertheless, his overall performance was far from his best.Che Adams - 4
Had very limited involvement in the game during the first half, hardly getting to touch the ball. The second half provided no significant improvement as he struggled to make an impact before being substituted by Ryan Christie.
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Che Adams goes up for a header against Kalvin Phillips.
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Ryan Christie - 6
He made a noteworthy contribution, entering the field at a time when Scotland was showcasing its finest performance in the match. However, he was easily outmaneuvered by Bellingham during the setup leading to England's third goal.Lyndon Dykes - 6
Tried to make things happen but struggled to make much of an impact.Stuart Armstrong - 6
Replaced Tierney late on.Lewis Ferguson - 6
Introduced in place of McGinn.Nathan Patterson - 6
Given the last couple of minutes in place of Hickey.Ryan Jack - 6
Replaced McGregor alongside Patterson.ENGLAND
Aaron Ramsdale - 6
Was given the opportunity to impress in place of Jordan Pickford, but had little involvement for the most part. Was powerless to prevent Maguire's own goal, but displayed good passing ability.Kyle Walker - 8
Effortlessly charging forward after his outstanding performance against Ukraine, he came agonizingly close to finding the back of the net once again, as his angled strike narrowly missed by a few yards in the early stages of the game. Additionally, his well-placed cross resulted in Phil Foden scoring the opening goal. Notably, he showcased his exceptional passing skills.Lewis Dunk - 8
Surprisingly chosen to play in central defense, he proved his worth in only his second appearance for the England national team, ending a five-year absence. Demonstrating remarkable proficiency in distributing the ball and dominant aerial presence, he showcased great composure. Additionally, he made a remarkable block to thwart Hickey's attempt in the second half.Marc Guehi - 7
The 23-year-old put on an impressive performance before being substituted for Maguire at half-time, possibly due to a knock. He had no trouble handling Che Adams and appeared at ease with the ball at his feet.Kieran Trippier - 7
Though not as attacking-minded as Walker on the opposite flank, he displayed confidence both in possession and defensively. The Newcastle full-back had a reliable outing.Declan Rice - 7
Rice demonstrated a solid performance when England was not in possession. He displayed exceptional defensive abilities and effectively assisted Bellingham in the setup of England's third goal.Kalvin Phillips - 7
Despite his club's lack of appreciation, Rice was granted his first opportunity to start this season. Although he received a yellow card for a reckless challenge in the first half, he exhibited his remarkable ball control skills by efficiently passing the ball and aiding England in maintaining control of the game.Jude Bellingham - 9
Delivered a clinical finish, which was expected given his impressive scoring record since joining Real Madrid. He displayed his exceptional skill and ability throughout the match, thriving in his role as an advanced midfielder. His exceptional turn and run resulted in an excellent assist for Kane to score England's third goal. Overall, it was an outstanding performance.
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Jude Bellingham celebrates after scoring England's second
Marcus Rashford - 8
He caused trouble for Scotland from the beginning with his speed and agility, consistently finding openings behind their defense. He set up Foden for an early opportunity and played a smart pass to Walker, resulting in his teammate's goal from Bellingham's through-ball.Phil Foden - 8
Southgate believes that his future lies in England's front three rather than in midfield, and this match exemplified why. He skillfully redirected Walker's shot into the net for the first goal and contributed with a superbly executed cross leading up to the second goal.Harry Kane - 8
He executed the link-up play with great effectiveness and, despite a frustrating evening in terms of scoring goals, he brilliantly converted the third opportunity into the net. This masterful finish came after an exceptional turn and pass from Bellingham, as he skillfully buried the ball into the far corner with a low shot.
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Harry Kane scored England's third goal from Bellingham's pass
