England topped their Nations League group after a thrilling comeback victory against Croatia at Wembley.Harry Kane snatched the winner his country needed five minutes from time to avenge the World Cup semi-final defeat in the summer and condemn the Croats to relegation from League A.
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5Jordan Pickford – 6
A wobbly moment early on when he spilled the ball on the slide. Deflection gave him little chance to stop the goal.Kyle Walker – 6
Surprised he didn’t get forward more, particularly when England were chasing the game.Joe Gomez – 7
An imperious display. Where did that throw come from for Lingard’s goal?
5John Stones – 7
Allows England to play out from the back with ease. Demonstrated class and composure all afternoon, and we’re happy to forget his misplaced tackle for the Croatia goal.Ben Chilwell – 8
Struggled to get his delivery right and wasted several set pieces, but then he provided the game’s moment of outstanding quality from a free-kick for Kane’s winner. All is forgiven!Ross Barkley – 6
A tidy display, but Southgate would’ve liked him to take more risks. Everything was very safe.
5Eric Dier – 6
Broke up play expertly. Should’ve got tighter for the goal, but who cares.Fabian Delph – 8
Unfortunately faded after an exceptional first half. An impressive performance nonetheless.Marcus Rashford – 8
Forced the issue in the second half, driving at Croatia and beating men with ease. End product was a bit hit-and-miss.Harry Kane – 8
A captain’s goal. Another wonderful moment for this young side.
5Raheem Sterling – 5
Too indecisive in front of goal. Twice he found himself caught in two minds when clean through, but he made some great runs all afternoon.Sub: Dele Alli – 7
Perhaps should’ve started given the impact he had when he came on.Sub: Jesse Lingard – 8
Scored at one end and made a goal-line clearance at the other. What more can you do?Sub: Jadon Sancho – 7
Injected pace and energy when England desperately needed it.
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