England player ratings vs Czech Republic: Sterling gets a 10 - who settles for just a 5?
ENGLAND opened their Euro 2020 qualifying campaign with an impressive 5-0 win over the Czech Republic at Wembley - but how did each player fare in their Group A game?
Raheem Sterling scored a hat-trick in an impressive England performance (Image: GETTY )
Raheem Sterling managed to notch a brilliant hat-trick at Wembley before being substituted shortly after.
Harry Kane scored a penalty after Sterling was fouled to make it 2-0 just before half-time. A Thomas Kalas Own goal finished proceedings off.
Jadon Sancho started his first ever England game while debuts from Callum Hudson-Odoi and Declan Rice made it a night to remember for the Three Lions’ youngsters.
Didn’t have to do much for most of the game and is still England’s clear No. 1 despite some dodgy performances for Everton this year.
Kyle Walker - 5
A little ponderous for brief moments of the game and nearly allowed Patrick Schick to score for the Czechs.
Michael Keane - 7
Has garnered some criticism this season for his performances with Everton but his recent form shows he fights right in at the back for Southgate. An assured performance.
Harry Maguire - 6.5
Supposedly a weak link in England’s back-line but was solid as ever and didn’t have much to do all evening.
Kyle Walker misplaced a pass that nearly allowed Schick to score (Image: GETTY )
Ben Chillwell - 7
Suddenly turning into England’s first-choice left-back, Chillwell looked calm and and under control all game for his side. Played some nice one-twos.
Jordan Henderson - 7
Moved into a deeper role when Eric Dier departed and was imperious throughout. Always busy and hard-working as ever.
Eric Dier - N/A
Didn’t do too much before he came off injured but Tottenham will be weary of his fitness after facing a hard tackle early on.
Dele Alli - 7
Classy performance from Alli, who looked positive and threatening all evening, with a nice back heel that led to England’s penalty.
Henderson was hard-working an busy all evening for England (Image: GETTY )
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