England participant scores: Alexander-Arnold justifies No10 shirt with blistering show
The 24-year-old scored in arguably his greatest efficiency for Gareth Southgate’s facet as they dominated the 90 minutes at Ta’Qali National Stadium in a 4-0 win.
Harry Kane, Callum Wilson and Fernandino Apap’s personal objective noticed England romp to an ideal three wins from three of their early European qualifying marketing campaign.
The Three Lions now sit high of Group C and subsequent face North Macedonia at Old Trafford on Monday evening.
Nizaar Kinsella watched England defeat one in every of Europe’s lowest-ranked nations…
Jordan Pickford – 6
Barely concerned within the match and didn’t make a save. Cut out a protracted ball and accomplished all his passes.
Kieran Trippier – 6
Defended properly when wanted however didn’t create sufficient when he pushed ahead.
Marc Guehi – 8
The Crystal Palace defender is attracting curiosity from Tottenham this summer season and confirmed distinctive management at each centre-back and left-back in simply his second look for England.
Harry Maguire – 6
Maguire has performed extra minutes for England than Manchester United this season however wasn’t examined by Malta. As dominant as you’d count on him to be.
Luke Shaw – 6
Overlapped with Jordan Henderson to behave nearly as a left winger, serving to his facet use the complete width of the pitch. England’s solely left-back was substituted to relaxation for North Macedonia.
Jordan Henderson – 7
A tidy show on his 76th cap. Hardly misplaced a move however didn’t get too far ahead and allowed others to shine.
Declan Rice – 6
Amid relentless switch gossip surrounding him, the West Ham captain adopted his Europa Conference League success with one other mature show. His highly effective shot led to Kane’s objective and his England performances typically present his readiness for a transfer to Arsenal.
Trent Alexander-Arnold – 9
Wearing the No10 shirt and taking part in in midfield, the Liverpool man produced a Jude Bellingham-style show, albeit in opposition to a weak nation. A 25-yard strike doubled the lead after his chipped ball led to the opener.
James Maddison – 7
Maddison made back-to-back begins for England for the primary time however didn’t add a objective or help. The Tottenham goal has impressed Gareth Southgate along with his dribbling and work fee.
Harry Kane – 7
The England captain gained and scored a penalty to stretch his lead on the high of England’s goalscoring charts. Missed an enormous probability when performed in by Foden in his last contact of the match halfway by the second half.
Bukayo Saka – 7
Saka’s run in behind and cross led to an personal objective by Apap. Some concern as he was substituted at half-time on account of an ankle knock.
Substitutes
Phil Foden – 7
Came on at half-time and was compelled to bounce again from Man City’s treble celebration sooner than his membership colleagues. Surprisingly energetic after his celebration exertions and he created for his teammates.
Tyrone Mings – 6
Appeared for England for the primary time since March 2022, rewarded for his resurgent Aston Villa type. His minutes have been, nevertheless, merely about him strolling round and making brief passes.
Marcus Rashford – 6
His tempo and trickery naturally brought about issues as he seemed to entertain in opposition to a lesser opponent. A enjoyable show however England flattened off late on.
Callum Wilson – 7
Sloppy in his temporary cameo however was gifted the softest penalty to attain. Hardly affected the sport in open play leaving the battle to be Kane’s deputy alive.
Eberechi Eze – 6
A heartwarming debut after lacking the possibility to play for England by harm the final time he was known as up. Seemed to get pleasure from his cameo because the match wore on, a particular evening.
Unused subs: Walker, Ramsdale, Stones, Phillips, Grealish, Gallagher, Johnstone.