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October 28, 2019 | Empowerment

Harry Kane watched a hat-trick since England thrashed Bulgaria 4-0 in their own European Qualifier, but who caught the eye at Wembley? Jordan Pickford – 7 A quiet afternoon for the Everton man, but he did create one rescue soon after the break, downing a Marcelinho shot to prevent a Bulgaria equaliser. He landed Harry Maguire in trouble with one loose pass afterwards in the half, however, responded with athletically tipping the on the pub. Kieran Trippier – 7 Caught out of position over a couple of occasions in the first half but his first runs proved to be a source of risk for the men of Southgate – as shown by the simple fact that he had more touches of the ball than anyone else in the pitch. Michael Keane – 7 Preferred to Joe Gomez and Tyrone Mings at the heart of the defence of England along with Maguire. Booked in the first half to get a poorly-timed battle on Marcelinho, but functioned well overall. Harry Maguire – 7 Another solid performance from a player who has become a real mainstay of the defence of Southgate. That the backline was controlled by him nicely and used the ball smartly completing 88 including 65 from the Bulgaria half – of his own 91 passes. Danny Rose – 7 His former Tottenham team-mate, like Trippier that he got forward well and induced Bulgaria issues. With the majority of Bulgaria’s best moments coming down the opposite flank he didn’t shirk his duties, possibly. Booked for a slightly over-zealous struggle in the final stages. Declan Rice – 8 Only his fourth appearance for the senior side of England but seems at home at the midfield of Southgate. Showed remarkable defensive awareness facing the back , which makes more tackles and interceptions than any of the team-mates. Finished 95 of his 98 passes. Jordan Henderson – 6 Didn’t do much wrong despite playing since England’s most advanced midfielder sometimes however, didn’t provide much in the means of imagination, either. Connected with one Rose cross at the first half but his effort flew wide. Replaced by Mason Mount . Ross Barkley – 8 Produced some eye-catching minutes of ability, completing five star and additionally creating four scoring opportunities. Everything came – there were groans from the audience when he over-hit one move in the second half – but he strove to make things happen. Raheem Sterling – 9 England’s most dangerous player with Bulgaria defenders, in the first half only not able to keep him up. Showed great expectation to intercept the loose pass of Plamen Iliev and tee up Harry Kane’s opener, and was then in the perfect place at the right time when his team-mate returned the favour after the break. Marcus Rashford – 7 Quiet in the first half in comparison to Sterling, but appreciated more of the ball demonstrating outstanding pace to win the punishment for England’s next goal and producing some passes. Moved after the withdrawal of Kane into the middle but had couple of openings. Harry Kane – 9 England’s hat-trick hero. Normally alert to open the scoring from Sterling’s cut-back and finished his of the Additionally played a very important role in Sterling’s goal, intercepting a Bulgaria pass before charging and providing the assist. Mason Mount – 6 His sole real meaningful shot on goal flew wide and high, although showed plenty of effort on his introduction, buzzing around the Bulgaria half. Jadon Sancho – 6 Showed flashes of his own skill but did not have a huge quantity of time to make an effect. Wasted one opportunity that was counter-attacking with a minute of control. Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain – 6 A time for your guy as he left his first England appearance however time to produce a impression. Read more: http://midriks.com/francesco-molinari-teams-up-with-justin-roses-former-caddie/

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