• ENGLAND RATINGS: Jordan Pickford, 5 – Paid tribute to Ray Clemence before kick-off when he placed behind his goal a yellow top with ‘Clemence 1’ on the back. Was untested throughout the game. EPA
    ENGLAND RATINGS: Jordan Pickford, 5 – Paid tribute to Ray Clemence before kick-off when he placed behind his goal a yellow top with ‘Clemence 1’ on the back. Was untested throughout the game. EPA
  • Kieran Trippier, 4 -Probably the quietest of England’s players and saw very little of the ball. Defended well when he had to, but didn’t look comfortable in the wing-back role. Reuters
    Kieran Trippier, 4 -Probably the quietest of England’s players and saw very little of the ball. Defended well when he had to, but didn’t look comfortable in the wing-back role. Reuters
  • Kyle Walker, 6 – Was booked early on for an aggressive challenge on Sigurjonsson and gave away too many free-kicks. The Walker-Trippier axis on the right didn’t work. AP
    Kyle Walker, 6 – Was booked early on for an aggressive challenge on Sigurjonsson and gave away too many free-kicks. The Walker-Trippier axis on the right didn’t work. AP
  • Harry Maguire, 7 – Solid in the tackle, he displayed some expansive passing and even found himself getting forward throughout the game. AP
    Harry Maguire, 7 – Solid in the tackle, he displayed some expansive passing and even found himself getting forward throughout the game. AP
  • Eric Dier. 6 – England’s anchor. Had little to do in the first half but was alert to dangers in the second. Reuters
    Eric Dier. 6 – England’s anchor. Had little to do in the first half but was alert to dangers in the second. Reuters
  • Bukayo Saka, 7 – Didn’t have much defending to do and so relished the chance to get into the final third. Always dangerous, and always finding penetrative positions around the opposition area. AP
    Bukayo Saka, 7 – Didn’t have much defending to do and so relished the chance to get into the final third. Always dangerous, and always finding penetrative positions around the opposition area. AP
  • Declan Rice, 7 – Solid performance at the base of the midfield and got forward to deftly head home Phil Foden’s free kick to open the scoring, and his account in an England shirt. Reuters
    Declan Rice, 7 – Solid performance at the base of the midfield and got forward to deftly head home Phil Foden’s free kick to open the scoring, and his account in an England shirt. Reuters
  • Mason Mount, 8 – A lively and energetic performance. He probed the Iceland defence and looked to get beyond Kane at every opportunity, and was rewarded with a well-taken finish. AP
    Mason Mount, 8 – A lively and energetic performance. He probed the Iceland defence and looked to get beyond Kane at every opportunity, and was rewarded with a well-taken finish. AP
  • Jack Grealish, 8 – A livewire performance once again, drawing fouls in the Iceland half and always looking for the probing pass when cutting in from the left. EPA
    Jack Grealish, 8 – A livewire performance once again, drawing fouls in the Iceland half and always looking for the probing pass when cutting in from the left. EPA
  • Harry Kane, 7 – Constantly involved linking the play, and despite being heavily marked was able to get shots away on goal; he came close with three efforts in the first half. EPA
    Harry Kane, 7 – Constantly involved linking the play, and despite being heavily marked was able to get shots away on goal; he came close with three efforts in the first half. EPA
  • Phil Foden, 9 – So comfortable and always looking to get the ball forward. He came close to scoring in the first half but made no mistake in the second, first converting Sancho’s pass and then threading the ball home from distance. EPA
    Phil Foden, 9 – So comfortable and always looking to get the ball forward. He came close to scoring in the first half but made no mistake in the second, first converting Sancho’s pass and then threading the ball home from distance. EPA
  • SUBS: Tyrone Mings, 6 – Was often found playing in front of the midfield, such was the lack of attacking threat from the opposition. Tidy on the ball. Reuters
    SUBS: Tyrone Mings, 6 – Was often found playing in front of the midfield, such was the lack of attacking threat from the opposition. Tidy on the ball. Reuters
  • Harry Winks, 7 – Played well when he came on. Contributed to an increase in tempo and provided the assist for Foden’s second goal. Reuters
    Harry Winks, 7 – Played well when he came on. Contributed to an increase in tempo and provided the assist for Foden’s second goal. Reuters
  • Jadon Sancho, N/A – Made an instant impact when he came on. Broke into the area from the left and chose not to shoot, and instead set up Foden to score. EPA
    Jadon Sancho, N/A – Made an instant impact when he came on. Broke into the area from the left and chose not to shoot, and instead set up Foden to score. EPA
  • Tammy Abraham, N/A – Didn’t fashion any shooting opportunities but worked hard. Forced Iceland into a defensive clearance that lead to Foden’s second. AFP
    Tammy Abraham, N/A – Didn’t fashion any shooting opportunities but worked hard. Forced Iceland into a defensive clearance that lead to Foden’s second. AFP
  • Ainsley Maitland-Niles, N/A – Looked calm and composed. Didn’t really put a foot wrong and adds further cover to an ever-crowded right side. PA
    Ainsley Maitland-Niles, N/A – Looked calm and composed. Didn’t really put a foot wrong and adds further cover to an ever-crowded right side. PA

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Harry Kane 7, Mason Mount 8, Phil Foden 9: England ratings v Iceland

Manchester City star the shining light in 4-0 triumph

Nick Judd

November 19, 2020

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England midfielder Phil Foden said he relieved to repay manager Gareth Southgate's trust with two goals against Iceland on Wednesday, two months after breaking Covid-19 protocols following the reverse fixture.

Foden and Mason Greenwood were sent home from Iceland for breaching rules while the rest of the squad travelled to Denmark for their next game.

But 20-year-old Foden returned to the England fold and made his first appearance since the incident with two well-taken goals and an assist in the 4-0 win over 10-man Iceland in the Nations League at Wembley.

"That was one of the hardest moments of my life. That's when you need the trust of your managers," Foden said in a post-match interview.

"I have a lot of respect for Gareth for playing me tonight and trusting me, I'm happy to repay him with the goals. I was just determined to get back and do as well as I can. I was a little bit nervous at the start but I got used to it."

Southgate said he was pleased for Foden after he scored his first goals for England and praised the Manchester City midfielder's fortitude in bouncing back.

"To have the experience he had in September was really tough for a youngster. We all make mistakes, it was a difficult situation to be in," Southgate said.

"You're walking back through the door and looking at everyone's faces and you know the last time you saw them it was complicated. It took him a few days to settle into the camp and start to smile and relax a bit more.

"We know what he's capable of doing. He's one of a few that are going to be very exciting over the next few years for England."

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