The skipper had a quiet game and found it hard getting involved while hugging the right flank. Lots of hard graft. PA, James Ward-Prowse (Winks, 76) – N/A. 5, Alun Wyn Jones (capt) Conceded an early penalty and his attempts to wind up Itoje failed. His first contribution was to leave Danny Ings unmarked for England’s third. Could not make his presence felt in the loose. Looked nervous in the opening exchanges and was guilty of giving away possession. JONNY WILLIAMS 6 - Full of energy and a real nuisance blocking off passing lanes and making life difficult, TYLER ROBERTS 6 - Helped his team control the tempo early on. Is yet to truly convince at this level. England vs Wales player ratings as Calvert-Lewin, Coady and Ings seal 3-0 Wembley victory Gareth Southgate’s experimental England side gave their manager something to think about during a comfortable 3-0 win over neighbours Wales in the first of three matches in … Ran into the box and his first touch let him down before his shot was blocked. 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And Express Sport is on hand to bring you player ratings for both sides from Twickenham. He did better on 25 minutes when he headed home following Jack Grealish’s cross. Looked solid at the back and should have done better in the other area in the first half when he blazed over following good work from Saka. Had little chance to show what he could do. 9, Mark Wilson A relentless performance which was astounding given how little he has played this season. 9, George Kruis A trademark performance on what may prove to be his last appearance for England. An impressive second cap: captain material. “I have worked very hard to get here, it has felt like a long road.”. Managed to evade the back line on one occasion and hit the post as he cut in but was adjudged offside. Our. Cranked things up when Wales fought back. Made his 92nd cap to level Neville Southall’s record but had to pick the ball out of his net three times. Was taken off after picking up a yellow card. Grealish 8, Calvert-Lewin 8, Ings 7: England v Wales player ratings Comfortable 3-0 win in friendly for England at Wembley Stadium ENGLAND RATINGS: Nick Pope – 7. “It is a shame there are no fans here to celebrate, and my family could have been here, so bittersweet in that sense,” Calvert-Lewin, 23, said. 9, Tom Curry He and Wilson dovetail together so well. Had the enviable task of marking Grealish and stuck tight to his man in the most part. 7, Kyle Sinckler Quietly impressive throughout rather than going from one extreme to the other as he did against Wales last year. Still a way off the sort of form that earned him a place on last Lions tour. AP, Danny Ings – 7. Reuters, SUBSTITUTES: Neco Williams (Kieffer Moore, 40) – 6. 5, Dillon Lewis Went down with an injury early in the first half and did not come back out for the second. Looked busy when he came on and linked defence and attack well. Made a superb save from Saka’s shot in the second half, and another impressive stop from Ings late on. Looked solid when he came on and gave Matondo very little time to manoeuvre. You can unsubscribe at any time. He did do better in the second when he leathered home a half volley from Kieran Trippier’s pinpoint delivery. ... and Aston Villa's Jack Grealish was your man of the match as England beat Wales 3-0. Click here for the player ratings from the FIFA Friendlies match between England and Wales played on Oct 8, 2020, and sort by team, position and more Last updated on 8 October 2020 8 October 2020. Calvert-Lewin took only 26 minutes to head in from Jack Grealish’s cross at the north London stadium. The pick of England’s players on the night. Started well and had his hands full with Calvert-Lewin, and it took him until the stroke of half-time to win his first header at the Everton man’s expense. Phillips’ cross-field passing was excellent but was sometimes overrun as Wales enjoyed the best of the possession in the first half. Nothing he could do for the goals. 8, Leigh Halfpenny Kicked his goals but did not offer much in the way of an attacking threat. 4, Liam Williams A few signs of rust after such a long lay-off but occasionally threatened. Conor Coady - 7. Provided great energy. Comfortable 3-0 win in friendly for England at Wembley Stadium. One to watch, RABBI MATONDO 6 - A willing runner and showed he could beat a man but forgot his shooting boots, KIEFFER MOORE 6 - Caused problems with his movement before injury struck and he was forced off, N Williams (for Moore 40) 6 - Straight into the action, Cabango (for Rodon 46) 6 - Did his best fighting a losing battle, Levitt (for Morell 46) 6 - stuck to his task, When you subscribe we will use the information you provide to send you these newsletters. The game seemed to pass him by. EPA, Connor Roberts – 5. Getty, Dylan Levitt (Morrell, 46) – 5. All rights reserved. 5, Justin Tipuric Finished off what is surely the try of the championship. 7, Manu Tuilagi Can have no complaints with red card. Stuck to his task well and showed a real competitive nature.