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Alex Kral battle for possession with Harry Kane
Alex Kral battle for possession with Harry Kane. Photograph: Nigel Keene/ProSports/REX/Shutterstock
Alex Kral battle for possession with Harry Kane. Photograph: Nigel Keene/ProSports/REX/Shutterstock

Czech Republic 2-1 England: player ratings from the Euro 2020 qualifier

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It was a bad night for England’s back four, while Alex Kral was the star performer for the home side

Czech Republic

Tomas Vaclik 7 Had nothing to do in first half other than pick the ball out of his net. Good save with his legs to deny Kane late on.

Vladimir Coufal 6 Lost his man for opening goal and looked vulnerable against pace of Sterling and Sancho.

Ondrej Celustka 7 Former Sunderland loanee supported Jankto in attack and looked solid in defence most of the time.

Jakub Brabec 7 A simple task to knee in the equaliser after England’s calamity of errors and enjoyed tussling with Kane.

Jan Boril 7 Had an easy night as England struggled to create much in attack and was a threat from set-pieces.

Tomas Soucek 7 Inches away from giving hosts the lead but wasted his second chance. Anchored midfield well in home stadium.

Alex Kral 9 Spartak Moscow midfielder always seemed to have time on the ball and had the measure of England’s midfield. Almost scored.

Lukas Masopust 7 Fell for Sterling’s trick to concede penalty but almost gave his side the lead with dipping and swerving shot.

Vladimir Darida 8 Captain tried to provide support for Schick and set up Kral’s effort on goal with superb one-two.

Jakub Jankto 7 Superb set-piece delivery caused England’s defence serious problems but less effective in open play.

Patrik Schick 7 His movement proved a real headache for Maguire and Keane at times. Glides over the grass.

Jordan Pickford was among England’s best performers. Photograph: PressFocus/MB Media/Getty Images

England

Jordan Pickford 7 Good early save to keep England in front but caught on his line for opening goal. No chance for winning goal.

Kieran Trippier 6 Solid but unspectacular. With Alexander-Arnold breathing down his neck perhaps needed to be more convincing.

Danny Rose 4 At fault for corner which led to goal and booked straight afterwards. Not his best night.

Harry Maguire 6 Far from the dominant figure at the back he has been in the past. Looks short of confidence.

Michael Keane 5 Guilty of ball watching for Brabec’s goal. Faces a battle to keep his spot for next summer.

Declan Rice 5 His slip for the equalising goal compounded the earlier error. Struggled to impose himself against the intelligence of Kral.

Jordan Henderson 6 Too many misplaced passes but no shortage of effort as usual. Looks more comfortable in a three-man midfield.

Mason Mount 6 Started the game far too high up and barely touched the ball. Much more involved after break.

Raheem Sterling 6 Did well to win early penalty but drifted out of the game after that. Failed to convert decent chance in second half.

Harry Kane 7 Lovely touch to send Sterling clear in opening minutes and dispatched spot kick with aplomb this time.

Jadon Sancho 6 Little chance to spread his wings but looked more comfortable on right flank in second half. Could have scored.

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