England player ratings vs Latvia: Reece James leads the way following outstanding performance from Marcus Rashford and Kane in 3-0 win

England player ratings vs Latvia: Reece James leads the way following outstanding performance from Marcus Rashford and Kane in 3-0 win

The Three Lions defeated Latvia 3-0 at Wembley, making Thomas Tuchel the first England manager to win his first two competitive games since Fabio Capello in 2008.

In the first senior-level encounter between the two countries, England didn’t take the lead until seven minutes before halftime.

They accomplished this through Reece James, who opened his account for his nation with a spectacular free kick.
Jordan Pickford – 6

Caught out in the first half and almost conceded. Made amends with a decent save from a shot from range. Simple night otherwise. Cleansheet.

Reece James – 8

England’s man of the match. Set England on their way when they needed inspiration by curling home a peach of a free-kick: his first goal for his country. Tough-tackling, and clipped the ball over the top for Marcus Rashford that led to the second goal. His first England start in almost three years. Finished up in midfield, where he looked assured

Ezri Konsa – 6

Came mightily close to his first England goal, denied on the volley by a majestic save from a corner. Then goalkeeper Krisjanis Zviedris saved from him again after the interval. Defended well.

Marc Guehi – 7

One poor moment between himself and Pickford allowed Vladislavs Gutkovskis an open goal from a tight angle, which fortunately he missed. Other than that, this was a very composed display by Guehi, whose recovery pace was an asset

Myles Lewis-Skelly – 6

Just as on Friday, played predominantly as an inverted full-back, venturing into midfield. Some impressive moments again but a couple of times the ball just ran away from the Arsenal teenager.

Declan Rice – 7

Deserved an assist from wicked corner delivery in the first half, but it bypassed everyone. Very efficient again at the base of midfield, winning the ball and dictating the tempo for England, and assisting Kane’s goal with a fantastic low ball across the six-yard box

Jude Bellingham – 6

Tried to make things happen, breezing past players with ease. But just like at last summer’s Euros, it often felt like he was holding onto the ball that bit too long. Subbed off for Phil Foden after 67 minutes.

Morgan Rogers – 7

Certainly had his chances of capping his first England start with a maiden international goal, and by the end it was remarkable that he hadn’t. Tried to beat players on the outside where he could, and was more effective between the lines in the second half, playing the decisive ball that made Kane’s goal possible
Jarrod Bowen – 5

Some nice touches here and there, and one snap-shot which whistled wide, but the West Ham captain was quiet for the hour he played at Wembley.

Harry Kane – 6

Squandered a first-half header by nodding over when he ought to have scored, then curled wide after the break. But made his mark on the evening by netting his 71st goal for his country from close range. One or two moments of good hold-up play, as is customary.

Marcus Rashford – 7

Found some nice crosses and could hardly have put any more in, but his end product was sometimes found wanting at key moments. Consecutive starts for England this month for the first time in 18 months will have given him confidence. Involved in the second goal and was typically direct.

Subs:

Eberechi Eze (Bowen, 60’) 7

Scored his first goal for his country with a deflected strike after a mazy run which displayed good footwork. Constantly on the front-foot.

Phil Foden (Bellingham, 67’) 6

Got his name among the goal contributions, assisting Eze, though the Palace man did most of the work and rightly got the plaudits. Pressed intently.

Curtis Jones (Rashford, 79’) N/A

Jordan Henderson (Rice, 79’) N/A

Kyle Walker (Lewis-Skelly, 79’) N/A