England player ratings: Harry Maguire picked up where he left off at Euro 2020 while Raheem Sterling ran Hungary ragged
ENGLAND put four past Hungary in a dynamic second-half display across the pitch from Gareth Southgate’s stars.
Raheem Sterling slotted home the first before Harry Kane, Harry Maguire and Declan Rice got in on the act.
For a first outing since the Euro 2020 final, it was a very convincing evening for the Three Lions.
Here, SunSport’s Duncan Wright gives his verdict on the players in Budapest.
Jordan Pickford – 6
Only noticeable action in first-half was collecting a low cross and starting a quick counter-attack. At least had a save to make late on but the quietest of nights for the England keeper.
Kyle Walker – 7
Sloppy in possession early on but soon settled down and made more adventurous runs as the match went on. Brilliant pass released Kane to miss a sitter.
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John Stones – 6
Heart in mouth when misjudging a long ball which almost let Hungary in on goal. But soon found the pace of the game on first a run-out since the Euro 2020 final.
Harry Maguire – 8
Continued where he left off in the summer as he quickly became the dominant figure at the back. Capped a fine display off as he powered in header for the third.
Luke Shaw – 6
Steady but not the overlapping force of the Euros, and delayed playing key passes to halt attacks when in good positions. Good delivery from the corner set up the third goal.
Declan Rice – 7
Disciplined to stay deep rather than push forward like his club displays. Booked for lunging foul, but quickly back involved to win possession and start move for opener. Belted home the fourth, with help from the keeper.
Kalvin Phillips – 7
Buzzed round the midfield playing more advanced than Rice, but lacked the creative edge needed to open Hungary up. Vital interception sprang attack for England’s second and had far more impact in the second-half.
Raheem Sterling – 9
Looked to get on the front foot every time he gained possession knowing his pace was a real threat down the right. Did what he does best for England, scoring again and then setting up Kane for the second.
Mason Mount – 6
Did everything asked of him as per usual, but with Hungary sat deep he struggled to make his trademark runs in behind. But he timed his run to perfection to overlap and cross for Sterling’s goal, then released the winger to create the second.
Jack Grealish – 7
Keen to get on the ball and create, but received plenty of attention from the Hungary defenders. Finally found the space to release Mount to deliver the key cross for the opening goal.
Harry Kane – 7
Blazed first chance high and wide when well placed, then completely fluffed great chance when clean through just after the break. Made it third time lucky with a diving header but should have had a hat-trick.
Substitutes
Jordan Henderson – N/A
Late replacement for Rice.
Bukayo Saka – N/A
Like Henderson, given a couple of minutes in a rest for Grealish.
Jesse Lingard – N/A
Introduced after 84 minutes for Mount.
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