England beat Poland 2-1 in their World Cup qualifier at Wembley on Wednesday. John Stones’ defensive error allowed Poland to equalise through Jakub Moder. But, Harry Maguire proved the Three Lions’ hero with a late strike after Moder cancelled out Harry Kane’s first-half penalty.
Nick Pope – 6
Still looks rather uncomfortable with the ball at his feet. Will go to the Euros as Jordan Pickford’s deputy.
Kyle Walker – 6.5
Could have made better use of the ball but still a strong display down England’s right side.
Harry Maguire – 7
Came up trumps for his team when they were running out of ideas. Big player, big goal.
John Stones – 6
Not for the first time, a mistake cost his team dear but he showed character to set-up England’s winner.
Ben Chilwell – 6.5
An energetic display for from the left back. Saw plenty of the ball down his flank and used it well.
Kalvin Phillips – 6.5
A third successive start for the Leeds midfielder. Appears to be a shoo-in for the Euros squad. Economical in possession.
Declan Rice – 7.5
Arguably England’s first-choice holding central midfielder. Has grown in stature for club and country this season.
Mason Mount – 7
Was a doubt heading into the game but still caused Poland problems with his poise and probing.
Phil Foden – 6.5
Didn’t see as much as of the ball as he’d have liked but hardly gave away a pass in possession.
Harry Kane – 6.5
Another goal closer to breaking Wayne Rooney’s goalscoring record but cut a frustrated figure for much of this.
Raheem Sterling – 7.5
Terrorised the Poles, who had no answer to the Manchester City star’s dynamism at times.
Subs: James (Foden 86); Calvert-Lewin (Kane 88); Lingard (Sterling 88)
Subs not used: Henderson, Johnstone, Trippier, Coady, Dier, Mings, Shaw, Watkins, Bellingham.
Manager: Gareth Southgate – 7
His team appeared to be strolling to victory until Stones’ error. The England boss won’t be satisfied with this.
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