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England player ratings: verdict from Nations League victory over Finland

<span>Trent Alexander-Arnold was involved in both of England’s goals against Finland.</span><span>Photograph: Justin Tallis/AFP/Getty Images</span>
Trent Alexander-Arnold was involved in both of England’s goals against Finland.Photograph: Justin Tallis/AFP/Getty Images

England (4-2-3-1)

Jordan Pickford (GK) Almost caught dawdling in possession in the first half. Did not have to make a save. 6/10

Trent Alexander-Arnold (RB) Unrivalled vision and execution. Stunning passer. Made England’s opener and picked the lock for the second. 9

Related: Harry Kane marks England century in style with double to see off Finland

Ezri Konsa (CB) Limped off after appearing to twist an ankle in the second half. Accomplished before that blow. 7

John Stones (CB) Returned to the team and had a comfortable evening. Finland did not trouble their hosts. 7

Rico Lewis (LB) Relished opportunity to drift inside and link play. Smart and inventive. Made an important block. 8

Angel Gomes (CM) Nerveless on his first start. Asked for the ball and used it well. Retrieved possession. 7

Declan Rice (CM) Gave Topi Keskinen a chance after losing possession. Continued to operate as a No 8. 7

Bukayo Saka (RW) Beat the offside trap on several occasions. Unlucky not to score or earn an assist. 7

Jack Grealish (AM) Produced another encouraging display in the No 10 role. Involved in plenty of intricate moves. 7

Anthony Gordon (LW) Lively performance. Had the beating of his man but needs to work on final ball. 7

Harry Kane (ST) The captain smashed in two superb goals on his 100th cap. Hungry, dangerous and sharp. 8

Substitutes
Levi Colwill
(for Konsa 61) 6; Noni Madueke (for Saka 66) Made an instant impact, laying on Kane’s second goal 7; Eberechi Eze (for Gordon 66) 6; Jarrod Bowen (for Kane 80) 6; Marc Guéhi (for Stones 80) 6.