England participant scores: Saka shines as Kane units the usual
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ukayo Saka scored a sensational hat-trick as England hammered North Macedonia 7-0 at Old Trafford to take care of their 100 per cent begin to Euro 2024 qualifying.
Harry Kane turned home Luke Shaw’s cross to open the scoring earlier than Saka’s fierce end into the roof of the web doubled their lead.
Marcus Rashford made it 3-0 with a close-range strike and Saka added objectives 4 and 5 — a surprising volley into the highest nook and funky end 1v1 after being launched by Kane.
Substitute Kalvin Phillips added a sixth with a tap-in and Kane rounded off the win with a penalty after John Stones was hauled to the bottom at a nook.
Dan Kilpatrick was at Old Trafford to charge the England gamers…
Jordan Pickford 7
Did not have a severe save to make however fast off his line to snuff out any trace of hazard.
Kyle Walker 8
Crossed for Saka to double England’s lead in a energetic attacking show, as he confirmed no ill-effects from Man City’s Treble occasion.
John Stones 8
Untested defensively however a handful within the Macedonia field, successful the penalty for England’s seventh aim. Assured in possession, with lots of England’s finest strikes beginning with the centre-backs.
Harry Maguire 8
Alert to snuff out a harmful run from Stefan Ashkovski early on and unfortunate to not get an help after a sensible one-two from Rashford.
Luke Shaw 8
Created the opener with a attribute burst down the left and cutback for Kane. Got up and down the touchline properly, linking up significantly properly with Rashford within the first hour.
Trent Alexander-Arnold 8
His sensible first-time go from deep made Saka’s second aim and he was concerned in lots of England’s finest strikes in one other promising show in midfield.
Alexander-Arnold is having fun with life in a midfield function for England
/ Getty ImagesDeclan Rice 8
Moved the ball properly and mopped up all the pieces on the base of midfield. A little bit unfortunate to be booked within the first half.
Jordan Henderson 8
Assisted Rashford aim with a sensible cutback, having switched play to the winger with a raking go forward of the opening aim. Feels as vital to England as he ever has, regardless of a sense after the final Euros that he may very well be a casualty earlier than Germany 2024.
Bukayo Saka 10
Scored a surprising hat-trick in his most interesting show in an England shirt. His second aim, a fierce volley into the highest nook, was significantly eye-catching however they had been all professional finishes. Earned a standing ovation and big hug from Gareth Southgate.
Harry Kane 9
Continued his outstanding goal-scoring kind for England with a easy end on the far submit and late penalty, having additionally arrange Saka’s hat-trick aim with a perfectly-weighted go. Made Rashford’s aim, too, by successful the ball again excessive up the pitch. Set the usual.
Kane moved as much as 58 worldwide objectives as England captain continues to rewrite document books
/ AFP by way of Getty ImagesMarcus Rashford 9
Fully deserved his aim, having minutes earlier missed a sitter. His very good pre-assist for Kane’s opener went by the legs of a defender. Now seems to be a part of England finest entrance three, with Saka and Kane.
Subs
Phil Foden (Saka 58’) 7
A easy cameo on the proper however now behind Saka and Rashford within the pecking order.
Conor Gallagher (Henderson 58’) 7
Full of bursts into the field and good touches in a energetic exhibiting.
Jack Grealish (Rashford 58’) 7
Serenaded by the Stretford End for his wild celebrations to City’s Treble win. Played his half instead, crossing for Phillips’ aim.
Kalvin Phillips (Rice 58’) 7
Tapped in England’s sixth for his first worldwide aim, rounding off a depressing night for the guests. Booked for an expert foul attempting to win again possession.
Callum Wilson (Kane 74’) 6
Gutted to not have been on the sphere a minute earlier for England’s penalty.
Not used: Ramsdale, Johnstone, Trippier, Guehi, Mings, Maddison, Eze.