Get all your news in one place.
100's of premium titles.
One app.
Start reading
The Independent UK
The Independent UK
Sport
Alex Pattle

England vs Wales result: Player ratings as hosts cruise to victory in friendly at Wembley

Photograph: Getty Images

England

Nick Pope – 7: Had little to do for much of the first half, which highlighted the impressiveness of his saves in quick succession on the half-hour mark – first keeping out a header, then darting out to claim the ball from the feet of Moore.

Kieran Trippier – 7: A surprise captain, the wing-back enjoyed a largely quiet evening defensively. Provided a delicious, whipped free-kick for Coady to double England’s lead.

Joe Gomez – 6: Wasn’t given much to do at centre-back but was switched on throughout.

Michael Keane – 6: None of England’s central defenders were given much of an opportunity to stand out in terms of their defensive duties, but Keane’s showing was assured.

Conor Coady doubled England’s lead in the second half (POOL/AFP via Getty Images)

Conor Coady – 8: Still early into his England career, the Wolves captain looked at home at Wembley and was ecstatic after scoring with a strong half-volley from a Trippier free-kick.

Bukayo Saka – 6: Making his senior debut, the 19-year-old looked a little nervous and his poor headed clearance in the first half nearly set up Moore to score. The Arsenal youngster grew into the game somewhat, though.

Harry Winks – 6: Inoffensive performance from the Spurs man.

Kalvin Phillips – 7: Leeds midfielder established himself as a presence in the middle of the pitch early on.

Jack Grealish – 7: Handed his first start for the senior side, the midfielder was unable to display his much-touted playmaking skills until his sharp cross assisted Calvert-Lewin’s header and kicked the Aston Villa captain into gear.

Dominic Calvert-Lewin – 8: In-form Everton striker’s confidence was clear just seconds into his senior debut, and he won almost every long ball sent his way. Couldn’t miss a header from a couple of yards out, giving England the lead.

Dominic Calvert-Lewin heads home from close range (Getty Images)

Danny Ings – 8: Making his first start for the Three Lions, the Southampton striker was as energetic as ever and exuded a lot of confidence in his decision-making. Netted with a cool overhead kick to make it 3-0.

Tyrone Mings – 7: Substitute headed the ball down to Ings for England’s third and pulled off a cheeky nutmeg moments later.

Wales

Wayne Hennessey – 7: Could do little to keep out any of England’s goals and saved very well from two deflected efforts in the latter stages of the game.

Connor Roberts – 6: At first looked hesitant to push up the right wing with Saka ahead of him, but started to provide some accurate curled crosses as the game wore on.

Joe Rodon – 5: Spurs target was tidy in his passing out from the back but was found wanting in terms of his marking during set-pieces.

Chris Mepham – 5: Like Rodon, was composed on the ball but sub-par with his marking in the box.

Ben Davies – 6: Spurs defender wore the captain’s armband but – like Trippier – had precious few opportunities to assert himself.

Wales’ Ethan Ampadu (left) had a night to forget at Wembley (Getty Images)

Ethan Ampadu – 4: Passing was way off and the midfielder failed to stop Grealish’s cross for Calvert-Lewin’s headed goal. Was booked in the second half.

Joe Morrell – 5: Had little impact on the game in the centre for Wales.

Jonny Williams – 5: Saw a decent amount of the ball but failed to do much with it.

Tyler Roberts – 6: Movement in the final third was lively and forced England’s defenders to be alert throughout.

Rabbi Matondo – 6: Found himself in promising spots at times but was somewhat let down by the positioning of his team-mates.

Kieffer Moore – 6: Wasted a decent first-half chance after a weak headed clearance by Saka, but his injury before half-time was a blow for the visitors.

Neco Williams – 5: Replaced the injured Moore shortly before half-time and endured a difficult second half.

Sign up to read this article
Read news from 100's of titles, curated specifically for you.
Already a member? Sign in here
Related Stories
Top stories on inkl right now
One subscription that gives you access to news from hundreds of sites
Already a member? Sign in here
Our Picks
Fourteen days free
Download the app
One app. One membership.
100+ trusted global sources.