England v Czechia player ratings as rare starter gives Thomas Tuchel food for thought and Harry Kane makes history

Harry Kane marked his 125th England cap with a brace as Thomas Tuchel’s side made it three wins in a row and rounded off the three-week international break in style with a 3-0 win over Czechia at Wembley – but who else impressed?

Tuchel decided to heavily rotate his side following the 7-0 trouncing of Croatia last weekend, with Ezri Konsa, Alex Scott, Bukayo Saka and Anthony Gordon making way for Trent Alexander-Arnold, Myles Lewis-Skelly, Morgan Rogers and Eberechi Eze for England’s fourth and final Nations League clash of the three-week international break.

After a relatively low-key start to the clash, Kane’s cross, intended for Eze, was stabbed past Newcastle’s Lukas Hornicek by ex-West Ham right-back Vladimir Coufal on 27 minutes.

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From then on, England grew in confidence, pushing their opponents deep. Jude Bellingham was up to his usual trickery, dancing past defenders, while Alexander-Arnold curled an array of crosses into the box.

But it was Elliot Anderson’s 30-yard ball that allowed Morgan Rogers to play a first-time pass to Kane, who made it 2-0 on 40 minutes with a clinical finish, netting his 90th goal for his country on his 125th appearance.

Kane netted his second and England’s third just before the hour mark, nodding home Hall’s perfectly weighted, curling corner and giving Hornicek no chance. Following the third goal, the game and atmosphere fell into a lull, but this won’t wipe the smile off Tuchel’s face. Three wins in a row made it an impressive international break for England, all things considered.

The Three Lions return to action against Croatia on November 12 before facing world champions Spain in Madrid three days later.

England vs Czechia player ratings

Jordan Pickford — 7/10

Might as well have had the night off. Had very few shots to save and was composed in possession. The battle with James Trafford for the No. 1 spot will, no doubt, continue in November.

Trent Alexander-Arnold — 7/10

Impressed with marauding runs up the flank and was his usual classy self on the ball. Bigger tests are to come if he wants to stake a claim for a starting spot come Euro 2028.

Jarell Quansah — 7/10

Had a quiet evening alongside Guéhi in defence. Tuchel clearly sees something in the Bayer Leverkusen man, and he’s done himself no harm over the international break. Another solid showing.

Marc Guéhi — 7/10

Like his defensive partner, enjoyed a quiet evening with little trouble from Czechia’s attackers. Solid and composed in all aspects.

Lewis Hall — 7.5/10

Energetic and gaining more valuable experience in an England shirt. He offers a different profile from the injured Nico O’Reilly at left-back and has definitely given Tuchel a decision to make after his corner set up Kane’s second of the evening.

Elliot Anderson — 7/10

Impressed with his composure again and largely ran the game. Provided a clever ball for Rogers to set up Kane. Quickly making himself one of the most important players in Tuchel’s side.

Myles Lewis-Skelly — 7/10

Partnered Anderson well in the engine room. Kept it neat and tidy without really impacting the game like others. Showed impressive skill in the build-up to Kane hitting the crossbar early in the second half. Hard to draw a true conclusion due to the level of the opposition, but another positive showing in an England shirt.

Morgan Rogers — 7.5/10

Starting out on the right flank, the Chelsea attacker threatened throughout the match and provided a smart assist for Kane’s first-half strike. Oozes confidence with every action. Has done no harm to his case for starting more games for England.

Jude Bellingham — 7/10

Plays the game at his own pace. A class above his opponents, dribbling past them at will. Had a quiet evening compared to the Croatia clash, but his composure and class shone through again. Unlucky to see a smart backheeled finish saved on 57 minutes. Alongside Kane, he is England’s most important player.

Eberechi Eze — 6/10

Given a rare start for England, he didn’t do a lot wrong, but nor did he positively impact the game coming in from the left flank. Hard to see where he fits into the starting XI in major tournaments given the options at Tuchel’s disposal.

Harry Kane — 9/10

Matched Peter Shilton’s long-standing cap record and did so in style with a smart first-half finish to round off a slick England move. Nodded home England’s third and his second, meeting Hall’s corner after half-time. With 91 goals and counting, Tuchel was right: we are going to be waiting a long time for another Harry Kane.

Substitutes:

James Garner — 7/10

Composed in possession in the final half an hour.

Jarrad Brathwaite — 7/10

Similar to his Everton team-mate, calm and collected on the ball. Had few chances to show his defensive prowess.

Rio Ngumoha — N/A

Morgan Gibbs-White — N/A