England ratings vs Czech Republic: History maker Harry Kane scores 9/10 as Arsenal star impresses

England ratings vs Czech Republic: History maker Harry Kane scores 9/10 as Arsenal star impresses

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England made it three wins in a row in the Nations League as they beat the Czech Republic 3-0 at Wembley Stadium.

Captain Harry Kane scored twice and assisted the other of England’s goals on the night when he became the joint most-capped player in the country’s history, level on 125 appearances with Peter Shilton.

Kane set up Vladimir Coufal for an own goal for 1-0 and had doubled the lead before the interval with a goal of his own, before notching again to make it a comfortable win for Thomas Tuchel’s side.

Dom Smith was at Wembley Stadium to rate the England players’ performances...

Barely had anything to do other than a few clearances charged down by Czechia players.

A couple of really nice passes were banked into an otherwise quieter display by the Real Madrid right-back than he produced in last Tuesday’s reverse fixture in Prague.

Defended resolutely and even had a pop at goal at one point. Shifted along to centre-back as Alexander-Arnold came in on the right flank.

Made an error eerily similar to the one that handed Lamine Yamal a second-minute goal in the Spain game 11 days ago, though this one went unpunished. Otherwise fine.

Assisted Kane’s second goal with a nicely shaped corner and was a nuisance down the left again.

Made the second goal, really, with a defence-breaking pass into Morgan Rogers. Kept his energy up until being rested.

Booked for stopping a counter-attack in the first half but some nice turns and another decent showing.

Tried things, was bright, and assisted Kane’s first with a fantastic first-time ball across the penalty area.

Some ridiculous turns and touches, as expected. Not quite as influential as in Rijeka but very good again.

Hasn’t always impressed for England of late but was lively at Wembley and helped to knit England’s attacks together.

England’s history man scored twice and assisted the other goal as his tied level with Peter Shilton to become England’s joint most-capped player ever. Brilliant performance from the captain.

Came in at left-back and was involved both in defending and going forward.

Slotted in at left centre-back once Guehi made way. Rated highly by Tuchel looking towards the future.

Bright spark: Rio Ngumoha

Wasn’t on for enough time to affect play and will be disappointed he didn’t start.

Definitely creative and lively in an admittedly brief cameo.

Not used: Trafford, Steele, Saka, Gordon, Chalobah, Lewis

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