PLAYER RATINGS: While Marcus Rashford and captain Harry Kane shone, England’s game-changer was Jude Bellingham

With their 3-1 victory over Italy at Wembley, England secured their spot in the upcoming Euro 2024 tournament.

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Before halftime, Harry Kane scored from the penalty spot, and then, with 57 minutes played and an assist from Jude Bellingham, Marcus Rashford doubled the lead with a beautiful strike from outside the area.

Twenty minutes later, Kane scored again to seal England’s spot in next year’s championships in Germany, his 61st goal in an England uniform.

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Pickford, Jordan 7.5

Not able to prevent the goal, but his stop of Destiny Udogie right before halftime was outstanding.

Walker, Kyle, 7th

Exhibits aggression, but Italy’s left flank still presents challenges. In other words, as robust as ever.

Seven John Stones

I was caught flat-footed by the Udogie shot, but otherwise my form was impeccable. Confident.

Seventh Annual Harry Maguire

England has returned to the consistent form its fans remember.

Sixth Kieran Trippier

He аlwаys hаd trоuble with Di Lоrenzо. Superiоr in the аttаck, but weаk in defense.

Mr. Kalvin Phillips, Number Five

Struggled to make an impact in the middle for England and was lucky to avoid a red card for what looked like a stamp after receiving a yellow card early on.

Mark Rice, 5.5

As England struggled to keep up with Italy’s rapid breakaway, he did not put on a dominant display.

No. 7 Phil Foden

Striding away, Udogie hauled him down early on, but he was a constant menace and stole the pass that set Bellingham up for the second assist.

Bellingham, Jude, age 9

Smoothly charging into the box to confront the defender and win a penalty. Then he used the same elegant stride to leave and set up Rashford for a second. The deciding factor for England.

Mark Rashford, Grade 8

Incredible finish showcasing confident racing onto Bellingham’s ball and then finishing across the Italian defense. He eventually found his stride as an actor.

Kane, Harry, 7

The penalty was vintage Kane: unstoppable, and England capitalized on Italy’s mistakes with a flurry of pressing energy that led to the third goal.

A Gareth Southgate 7

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Subs:

Guéhi’s Stones 6.5 63

Substitution: Phillips for Henderson (70) 6

For Grealish’s 85, Bellingham