Who continues to show how important they are? England player ratings
England secured a 2‑0 victory over the Czech Republic in their Nations League match, with Anthony Gordon opening the scoring and Harry Kane adding a second, delivering England’s first win in the competition. The win was highlighted by Gordon’s continued emergence as a key attacking threat, while Kane, despite a quieter display, contributed a decisive finish after dropping deep to link play. Goalkeeper James Trafford made a notable save in the second half and displayed composure with the ball, earning praise from manager Thomas Tuchel for his passing range.
The match saw several England regulars receive solid, if unspectacular, ratings from BBC Sport reporter Alex Howell. Defenders Trent Alexander‑Arnold, making his first start in nearly two years, and Marc Guehi each earned a 6, with Alexander‑Arnold delivering a quality ball for the opener and Guehi providing reliable blocks. Centre‑back Trevoh Chalobah, initially shaky and losing possession, settled enough to help keep a clean sheet against a ten‑man Czech side, also receiving a 6. Left‑back Lewis Hall, rated 6, combined well with Gordon and threatened to score, while midfielders Elliot Anderson and Myles Lewis‑Skelly each earned 7s for dominating play, though Lewis‑Skelly was booked and substituted at halftime. Morgan Rogers (6) supplied an early pass to Bukayo Saka and struck the post twice, while Saka himself (6) had a muted impact in a cagey encounter.
Substitutes made limited impact, with Eberechi Eze (replacing Lewis‑Skelly at 46 minutes) adding a spark to midfield and earning a 7, while Jude Bellingham (replacing Kane at 70 minutes) took the captain’s armband and led the line for a 6. Rio Ngumoha (replacing Saka at 71 minutes) pushed forward, also rated 6. Unused bench players included Pickford, Steele, Konsa, Branthwaite, Garner, Calvert‑Lewin and Quansah. The player‑rating exercise closed with the displayed scores reflecting the average of BBC Sport users’ submissions, offering a snapshot of individual performances that underpinned England’s successful outing.
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