England participant scores: Guehi and Henderson justify choice with stable shows
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ngland had been unable to increase their lead on the high of their Euro 2024 qualification group as they had been held to a 1-1 draw by Ukraine.
The match, performed in Wroclaw, Poland, because of the conflict in Ukraine, was England’s for the taking — and Gareth Southgate’s aspect had the higher probabilities.
Yet it was Ukraine who took a shock lead within the first half when Arsenal’s Oleksandr Zinchenko coolly slotted house from Yukhym Konoplya’s pull-back.
England had been degree earlier than the break when Kyle Walker scored his long-awaited first worldwide purpose, in his 77th cap, from Harry Kane’s inch-perfect hoicked go. Southgate’s side remain comfortably top of Group C by six factors, however their 100 per cent win price was misplaced as Ukraine held on for a precious level.
Dom Smith was witnessing the motion and rated the England performances…
Jordan Pickford — 6
Out of his purpose rapidly to make sure Mykhailo Mudryk couldn’t tear away one-on-one within the first half. Had little else to do.
Kyle Walker — 8
Got into the field and equalised earlier than half-time, scoring his lengthy overdue maiden England purpose. Was visibly delighted with it.
Marc Guehi — 7
Played properly in Wroclaw, mopping up any hazard properly and by no means panicking on the ball.
Harry Maguire — 6
Did his job on the again and headed into Heorhiy Buschan’s grasp from a late nook as England went looking for a winner within the second half. Harshly booked late on.
Ben Chilwell — 7
Helped to trace again and was a risk down the left flank. A precious likelihood to impress Southgate, who prefers the injured Luke Shaw when match.
Declan Rice — 6
One of his quieter video games however rotated play properly and introduced his teammates into play. Rarely places a foot incorrect for membership or nation.
Jordan Henderson — 7
A workmanlike shift from the industrious No8, regardless of all of the noise that has surrounded his controversial choice for this squad.
Jude Bellingham — 6
Popped up in loads of helpful areas of the pitch in a busy efficiency earlier than being changed after 65 minutes.
Bukayo Saka — 7
England’s liveliest attacker. Desperately unfortunate to not rating when Bushchan tipped his second-half dipper in opposition to the crossbar and away.
Harry Kane — 7
His help for Walker’s equaliser was a shocking lengthy go, indicative of his magnificent passing vary. Had only a few probabilities to fireside at purpose himself.
James Maddison — 7
Dropped into the pocket and carried the ball excellently for England. Booked within the first half for a lazy and late slide deal with on Bournemouth’s Illya Zabarnyi.
Substitutes:
Marcus Rashford (Maddison, 65’) — 7
Made an affect off the bench, beating gamers and shifting the ball extra rapidly on the left than can typically be mentioned of him.
Phil Foden (Bellingham, 65’) — 6
Struggled to get into the sport regardless of taking part in the ultimate 25 minutes.
Conor Gallagher (Saka, 86’) — N/A
Subs not used: Trippier, Johnstone, Colwill, Tomori, Phillips, Dunk, Eze, Ramsdale, Wilson