• ENGLAND RATINGS: Nick Pope - 5, Did well under pressure when John Stones touched the ball back to him, but couldn’t save the centre-back after he gave the ball away on the edge of the box. Didn’t look comfortable with the ball at his feet. AFP
    ENGLAND RATINGS: Nick Pope - 5, Did well under pressure when John Stones touched the ball back to him, but couldn’t save the centre-back after he gave the ball away on the edge of the box. Didn’t look comfortable with the ball at his feet. AFP
  • Kyle Walker - 7, Put in a solid defensive performance, making some strong covering runs, while also having the odd moment going forward. PA
    Kyle Walker - 7, Put in a solid defensive performance, making some strong covering runs, while also having the odd moment going forward. PA
  • John Stones - 5, Having been saved by Pope after one moment of indecisiveness, he cost England a goal by taking too long on the ball. Redeemed himself with a great header to assist Harry Maguire. Reuters
    John Stones - 5, Having been saved by Pope after one moment of indecisiveness, he cost England a goal by taking too long on the ball. Redeemed himself with a great header to assist Harry Maguire. Reuters
  • Harry Maguire - 8, The 28-year-old’s positioning was brilliant, allowing him to sweep up with relative ease whenever there was any hint of danger – aside from the goal. Usually offered a threat in the opposition box and eventually fired in the winner. EPA
    Harry Maguire - 8, The 28-year-old’s positioning was brilliant, allowing him to sweep up with relative ease whenever there was any hint of danger – aside from the goal. Usually offered a threat in the opposition box and eventually fired in the winner. EPA
  • Ben Chilwell - 6, Had one or two lapses in concentration but got up and down the pitch well, getting a couple of threatening balls into the box. Reuters
    Ben Chilwell - 6, Had one or two lapses in concentration but got up and down the pitch well, getting a couple of threatening balls into the box. Reuters
  • Kalvin Phillips - 7, Showed confidence on the ball and moved it well, even when under pressure, and also looked solid defensively. EPA
    Kalvin Phillips - 7, Showed confidence on the ball and moved it well, even when under pressure, and also looked solid defensively. EPA
  • Declan Rice - 8, He was superb in the middle, showing great awareness to break up Poland’s play and looking very assured with the ball at his feet. AP
    Declan Rice - 8, He was superb in the middle, showing great awareness to break up Poland’s play and looking very assured with the ball at his feet. AP
  • Phil Foden - 7, Won the ball back well in the build-up to the opener and provided some wonderful touches. Put in the corner that led to the winner. EPA
    Phil Foden - 7, Won the ball back well in the build-up to the opener and provided some wonderful touches. Put in the corner that led to the winner. EPA
  • Mason Mount - 7, Dictated a lot of England’s early play and offered a creative spark throughout, while also making a telling contribution to the press. EPA
    Mason Mount - 7, Dictated a lot of England’s early play and offered a creative spark throughout, while also making a telling contribution to the press. EPA
  • Raheem Sterling - 7, Showed drive and intelligence to win the penalty and continued to threaten the Poland defence with his dribbling throughout the first half. Was much quieter in the second period. EPA
    Raheem Sterling - 7, Showed drive and intelligence to win the penalty and continued to threaten the Poland defence with his dribbling throughout the first half. Was much quieter in the second period. EPA
  • Harry Kane - 8, Confidently scored from the spot, taking himself to more penalty goals than any other England player. Forced a good save from Wojciech Szczesny and did well in his link-up play. EPA
    Harry Kane - 8, Confidently scored from the spot, taking himself to more penalty goals than any other England player. Forced a good save from Wojciech Szczesny and did well in his link-up play. EPA
  • SUBS: Reece James (Foden 86’) - N/R, Had a few shaky moments in his short time on the pitch but settled quickly to help see out the game. Getty
    SUBS: Reece James (Foden 86’) - N/R, Had a few shaky moments in his short time on the pitch but settled quickly to help see out the game. Getty
  • Dominic Calvert-Lewin (Kane 89’) – N/R, Didn’t get any chances but worked hard and showed good game management. Reuters
    Dominic Calvert-Lewin (Kane 89’) – N/R, Didn’t get any chances but worked hard and showed good game management. Reuters
  • Jesse Lingard (Sterling 90’) – N/R, Held onto the ball well and showed intelligence to help run down the clock. Reuters
    Jesse Lingard (Sterling 90’) – N/R, Held onto the ball well and showed intelligence to help run down the clock. Reuters

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England player ratings v Poland: Harry Kane and Harry Maguire shine, mixed night for John Stones

Gareth Southgate's stars take control of World Cup qualifying group

Danny Lewis

April 01, 2021

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Harry Maguire thundered home a late winner as England beat Poland 2-1 to seize control of their World Cup qualifying group with three wins from three.

Captain Harry Kane gave Gareth Southgate's side a first-half lead from the penalty spot but they faded at an empty Wembley and were punished when Jakub Moder struck after a defensive howler from John Stones.

England looked likely to drop their first points of the campaign before Manchester United defender Maguire saved Stones's embarrassment with five minutes remaining after an assist from the Manchester City player.

The nervy win means England top Group I with nine points after comfortable wins earlier in the international window against San Marino and Albania.

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