England sealed promotion to the UEFA Nations League A with an emphatic 5-0 win over the Republic of Ireland on Sunday.
The Victory of three lions over Greece during the week meant that another win here would mark a return to the top, regardless of what happened in the other group game.
England He fought back in what was a topsy-turvy first half, with some disciplined Irish defending frustrating the home side.
However, the game turned on its head in the 51st minute when Liam Scales received a second yellow card for fouling Jude Bellingham and giving away a penalty.
Harry Kane took the spot-kick and England rose from there, with Ireland unable to cope.
A quartet of first international goals from Anthony Gordon, Conor Gallagher, Jarrod Bowen and Taylor Harwood-Bellis set up a devastating victory for England that will see them back among the elite in the upcoming Uefa Nations League.
Read on for the full ratings of England’s players at Wembley.
England v Ireland player ratings: Gallagher, Guehi, Bellingham shine
Jordan Pickford – 6/10 – He had very little to do, but cleaned up when needed.
Tino Livramento – 7/10 – A lively night for the right side on his England debut. He provided the center for Gordon’s goal but will not get the assist due to monumental confusion in the Irish defence.
Kyle Walker – 7/10 – Well filled in the center for just over an hour. The only criticism was the occasional lack of pace with his passing, although Ireland struggled to play until the red card.
Marc Guehi – 9/10 – He laid the ball past fellow Chelsea academy graduate to score his first England goal. Shut down some dangerous Irish breaks, especially in the first half. Guehi was England’s standout player at the most difficult points of the game.
Lewis Hall – 8/10 – It looks like he could be England’s starting left-back for years to come. Lively, energetic and solid defensively when needed.
Conor Gallagher – 9/10 – Excellent on the ball, robust off it and helped himself to his first England goal.
Six minutes, three goals for England! ?
Is Conor Gallagher the latest addition to the England goalscoring charts?#ITVFootball | #ENGIA pic.twitter.com/admasQnMt4
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Curtis Jones – 7/10 – Not as much as influential as it was against Greecebut he was still clean and sharp with the ball. Very difficult to dispossess with his agility and composure.
Noni Madueke – 8/10 – The decision making leaves a little to be desired at times, but that will come with experience. Madueke still wreaked havoc on the Irish defense and created a game-high four chances.
Jude Bellingham – 9/10 – He won the penalty for the first goal with great control in the box, equalizing the free-kick, then assisted Bowen and Harwood-Bellis in style. He got forward in midfield as always and stretched the game more than most. Always willing to take risks.
Anthony Gordon – 8/10 – A bit slow in the first half but came alive after the break and scored his goal brilliantly to get off the mark at international level.
What a moment for that young man!
Anthony Gordon scores his first England goal and makes it look so casual?#ITVFootball | #ENGIA pic.twitter.com/vpxvnSFjYZ
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Harry Kane – 8/10 – A bit like Gordon, Kane only got going in the second half. A sublime pass to find Bellingham in the build-up to the penalty, which he dispatched easily.
Jude Bellingham is brought down in the box by Liam Scales, who receives his second yellow and is off! ?
But can we talk about that Harry Kane pass? ???#ITVFootball | #ENGIA pic.twitter.com/Wl6UL1G8l6
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Substitutes:
Taylor Harwood-Bellis (62′, by name) – 8/10 – He marked his debut with a goal against his future father-in-law’s nation, which could lead to an awkward conversation with Roy Keane. The Bellingham cross was beautiful.
Morgan Rogers (74′, for Gordon) – 6/10 – Live without standing out too much.
Jarrod Bowen (74′, for Madueke) – 8/10 – He fired a brilliant goal moments after entering the pitch. He joins Gallagher, Gordon and Harwood-Bellis in opening their international account.
Jarrod Bowen:
Touches – 1
Objectives – 1 #ITVFootball | #ENGIA pic.twitter.com/KYYYvsCPmN— ITV Football (@itvfootball) November 17, 2024
Dominic Solanke (74′, for Gallagher) – 5/10 – He did not enter the game.
Angel Gomes (79′, for Jones) – 6/10 – 100% complete pass.
