Jacob Steinberg at Hampden Park 

Scotland 1-3 England: player ratings from the Hampden Park friendly

Andy Robertson recovered after his mistake for England’s second but Jude Bellingham stole the show in Glasgow
  
  

Jude Bellingham celebrates after England beat Scotland 3-1
Jude Bellingham lit up the night for England at Hampden Park, inspiring them to their 3-1 win. Photograph: Stu Forster/Getty Images

Scotland (3-4-2-1)

Angus Gunn Could not be faulted for England’s goals. Fine saves from Bellingham and Eze in the second half. 6/10

Ryan Porteous Made an important early block but he struggled when England found space on the left. 5

Jack Hendry Unconvincing in the middle. Moved around too easily and was guilty of some weak defending. 4

Kieran Tierney Off the pace. He lost track of his runners and made no impact in possession. 4

Aaron Hickey The focus was on containing England’s threats down the left. He offered nothing in attack. 5

Callum McGregor Outplayed. There was plenty of effort but he found it hard going against England’s midfield. 5

Billy Gilmour The Brighton youngster tried hard but was unable to dictate the flow in central midfield. Shot over in the second half. 5

Andy Robertson Scotland’s captain showed character to recover from his mistake for England’s second. Forced Maguire’s own-goal. 4

John McGinn One of Scotland’s key players was quiet at first but his influence grew in the second half. 6

Scott McTominay Some energetic runs caught the eye but the midfielder could not get into goalscoring positions. 5

Che Adams A willing runner but the striker never looked like scoring. Guéhi snuffed out a rare chance. 5

Substitutes Lyndon Dykes, 6; Ryan Christie, 6; Stuart Armstrong, 6; Lewis Ferguson, 6; Ryan Jack, 6; Nathan Patterson, 6.

England (4-2-3-1)

Aaron Ramsdale Could not be blamed for Maguire’s own-goal. His passing helped England play out. 6

Kyle Walker Overlapped and earned an assist for England’s opener. His speed forced Scotland on to the retreat. 8

Lewis Dunk The centre-back impressed on his first cap since 2018. Strong in the air and sharp distribution. 7

Marc Guéhi The youngster was encouraging before coming off at half-time. Must be pushing to displace Maguire. 7

Kieran Trippier The 33-year-old was a steadying presence on his weaker side but he could not stop Robertson’s cross for Scotland’s goal. 6

Declan Rice Tenacious. The midfielder read danger, won his tackles and kept England moving with brisk passing. 7

Kalvin Phillips Excellent despite his lack of match fitness, showing for the ball and offering plenty of dynamism. 8

Phil Foden Not in the centre but drifted inside to link the play. Deft finish made it 1-0. 8

Jude Bellingham Carved Scotland apart for the opener and clinically doubled the lead. Stunning assist for England’s third. 9

Marcus Rashford Looked to use his pace and was involved in Foden’s goal. But he was wasteful at times. 7

Harry Kane Toyed with Scotland’s defenders by dropping deep and varying his movement. Took his goal confidently. 8

Substitutes Harry Maguire, 5; Eberechi Eze, 6; Bukayo Saka, 6; Conor Gallagher, 6; Callum Wilson, 6.

 

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