England 2-0 Finland PLAYER RATINGS: Who exploited house with a passing showreel? Which Three Lions star performed inside himself? And who seems to be at dwelling within the shirt?

Harry Kane scored twice on his historic one centesimal look for England in Tuesday’s 2-1 win over Finland as Lee Carsley made simply his second outing as Three Lions boss after beating Eire over the weekend.

Carsley made 4 modifications to his beginning squad in a bid to offer alternatives to different fledgling abilities inside the Three Lions ranks with Man Metropolis’s Rico Lewis amongst these picked.

A goalless first-half noticed the hosts dominate possession within the Wembley encounter however wrestle to create clear-cut possibilities as Three Lions followers obtained a primary dwelling take a look at their nationwide stars since their Euro 2024 last defeat.

Kane ultimately grabbed his standout second by dealing with England the lead with a shocking strike within the 57th minute and later doubling their result in seal a cushty 2-0 victory.

Mail Sport’s CRAIG HOPE offers his skilled participant scores from Wembley as England report their second consecutive win below Carsley.

ENGLAND (4-2-3-1)

Jordan Pickford 6

Nations League continues to be spectator sport for keeper. Mopped up one ball over high with little fuss. Cigar out, that aside.

Trent Alexander-Arnold 8

Excellent ball for Kane opener and exploited house with passing showreel second half, together with great help of the help for Kane’s second. 

Ezri Konsa 6.5

Regular England kind continues and one beautiful ball to chop open Finland backline. A disgrace that damage struck second half.

John Stones 6.5

Not likely examined defensively and strolled by way of with few issues. Stays England’s finest defender.

Rico Lewis 7

Began at left again however popped up on proper wing rather a lot when in possession. Appears at dwelling in England shirt and flexibility will be key.

Declan Rice 6

A star in Dublin however didn’t break strains to similar impact right here. Maybe he was saving himself for Sunday’s North London derby.

Angel Gomes 7

All the time neat and tidy, but additionally threaded passes by way of the strains. An encouraging debut and you’ll see why Carsley charges intricacy of his play.

Bukayo Saka 6

Appeared to play inside himself a bit of – one other with North London derby in thoughts? – however did OK, even when killer last ball was lacking.

Jack Grealish 6.5

Not the marauding show from Saturday and can discover place below risk when likes of Bellingham return, however noticed loads of ball and had some good moments.

Anthony Gordon 6.5

Attacked his full-back early on and obtained numerous pleasure. Light a bit and will have scored when clear, however link-up with Grealish constructive once more.

Harry Kane 8.5

Shearer-esque end for opener. At his highest? No. However class advised and sweeping end for second was trademark Kane. MOM. 

Substitutes

Levi Colwill (on for Konsa 61) 6

Noni Madueke (on for Saka 66) 6.5

Eberechi Eze (on for Gordon 66) 5

Marc Guehi (on for Stones 80) N/A

Jarrod Bowen (on for Kane 80) N/A

Supervisor: Lee Carsley 6.5

Not the incisive soccer that received plaudits in Dublin, and he’ll have to search out extra methods to interrupt down low-block groups at Wembley. However his use of Alexander-Arnold at proper again proved decisive.

Referee: Morten Krogh (Denmark) 7 Attendance: 70, 221

Finland (4-3-3): Hradecky 7.5; Stahl 5, Hoskonen 5, Ivanov 6, Uronen 5.5 (Niskanen 46, 5); Peltola 6, Schuller 6, Kamara 5.5; Jensen 5, Pukki 5.5 (Kallman 46, 5), Keskinen 5