England got back to winning ways in the Nations League with a three-goal salvo against Finland in Helsinki.
Interim manager Lee Carsley returned to a more conventional 4-2-3-1 system after an embarrassing 2-1 defeat to Greece at Wembley last Thursday.
And while there are still a few issues that need to be ironed out, it looked like it paid off for the most part.
England did not fully convince against Finland but leave the capital as 3-1 winners thanks to Jack Grealish’s cool first-half strike, Trent Alexander-Arnold’s free-kick and Declan Rice’s near-post finish.
Below is how we rated the England players out of 10:
Dean Henderson – 6/10
Made a couple of fine saves when called upon on his first senior start for his country.
Kyle Walker – 6/10
Looked to push forward as often as possible but beaten too easily on the break. Never at his best.
Marc Guehi – 7/10
A composed outing from the centre-back, who put in another mature performance. Reads the game so well. Knows exactly when to stick his foot in at the right moment.
John Stones – 7/10
Steady influence at the back. A brilliant block after Gomes gave the ball away showed his class.
Trent Alexander-Arnold – 8/10
Despite being played out of position, looked relatively comfortable at left-back, and scored an exceptional direct free-kick.
Angel Gomes – 7/10
A lovely outside of the boot assist for Grealish made up for gifting Finland possession in a dangerous position in the first half.
Declan Rice – 7/10
Made a couple of those trademark runs that he typically so often makes for Arsenal. Scored England’s third goal from close range to kill the game off.
Cole Palmer – 6/10
Frustrating afternoon. Impressed with some nice passes but influence waned as the match wore on. Replaced by Chelsea teammate Noni Madueke.
Jude Bellingham – 7/10
In and out of the game, though not for want of trying. Looked to stretch the backline every time he got the ball.
Jack Grealish – 8/10
Marked his return to the team with the opening goal in the 18th minute, celebrating the recent birth of his first child by sucking his thumb, and was regularly involved.
Harry Kane – 6/10
Still not at his match-fit best. Perhaps unsurprising given his lack of minutes. Subbed off for Ollie Watkins on 69 minutes.
Substitutes
Ollie Watkins (on for Kane, 69): Made England’s third goal with a fine run down the left. 6/10
Noni Madueke (on for Palmer, 69): Immediately offered more than Palmer with a darting run down the right and looked dangerous. 7/10
Phil Foden (on for Bellingham, 80): N/A
Rico Lewis (on for Alexander-Arnold, 80): N/A
Conor Gallagher (on for Rice, 85): N/A
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