PLAYER RATINGS: Bellingham bossed it for England and Rashford was a menace
England brought Scotland crashing back down to earth with a comfortable 3-1 victory in a friendly at Hampden Park with Phil Foden, Jude Bellingham and Harry Kane on target on Tuesday night.
After five successive Euro 2024 qualifying wins there was a euphoric atmosphere amongst the Tartan Army who sensed an opportunity for a first home win against England since 1985.
But once Foden turned in Kyle Walker's stray shot in the 32nd minute and then Real Madrid's Bellingham punished an Andy Robertson error three minutes later the party went flat.
An own goal by substitute Harry Maguire in the 67th minute raised the decibel level again and Steve Clarke's side briefly made life uncomfortable for England before captain Kane ended Scotland's hopes with a typically clinical finish.
Mail Sport's CRAIG HOPE rated the players on Tuesday night.
Angus Gunn 6.5
Confident punch from early corner but was left exposed for goals. Couple of timely dashes.
Ryan Porteous 5.5
Brilliant recovery tackle with Kane set to break through early on. Struggled thereafter.
Jack Hendry 5.5
Booked for shove on Bellingham during firsthalf melee but couldn’t get close during game.
Kieran Tierney 6
Tried in vain to make things happen with bursts forward. More to worry about at the other end.
Aaron Hickey 5.5
Confidence showed with early nutmeg of Rashford. England man soon got upper hand.
Scott McTominay 6
A couple of powerful surges, but class of opposition ultimately told. A difficult night.
Billy Gilmour 5
Brilliant club form with Brighton did not follow him into this match. A very quiet showing.
Callum McGregor 6
Busy, as ever. Had little impact in final third, where he can usually pick a pass.
Andy Robertson 5.5
Nightmare error in gifting Bellingham England’s second. Had been
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