England drew 1-1 against a stubborn Uruguay side in the first of two friendlies at Wembley as manager Thomas Tuchel used the match to give auditions to peripheral players.
Dominic Solanke started up front for England (Image: Jacques Feeney/Offside via Getty Images)
England ended their match with Uruguay in a 1-1 draw at Wembley after a rough showing in the final stages.
The Three Lions looked to have won with Ben White’s tap-in from a corner, but the Arsenal right-back gave away a penalty, which Fede Valverde converted to seal a draw for Uruguay.
White started midway through the second half at Wembley as manager Thomas Tuchel gave a number of auditions to his junior players. Here’s what John Cross said about the people who appeared on the show…
james trafford
Our 6 days at Wembley were amazing. He won the Carabao Cup and made his debut for England.
Rating: 6
Tino Libramento
He looked at the ball well and seemed comfortable with it. This is a great audition for the right-back position.
Rating: 7
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Fikayo Tomori
This is his first cap in two years and four months, and there are high expectations that he will make the World Cup squad.
Rating: 6
harry maguire
You can rewind eight years… as reliable as ever and still looking solid for England.
Rating: 7
Jed Spence
Despite being used at left-back and making a name for himself there, Hall and O’Reilly are the ones looking ahead to him.
Rating: 6
jordan henderson
His place on the plane already looked secure before he got carried away at half-time. It’s solid and reliable.
Rating: 6
England started with an unusual line-up (Image: Henry Nicholls/AFP via Getty Images)
james garner
He took responsibility for set-pieces and seemed eager to make a good impression. Good passing. Proper.
Rating: 7
Noni Maduke
Look away, Mikel Arteta. The Arsenal winger got off to a good start but was forced off injured before half-time.
Rating: 6
phil foden
He is doing everything he can to keep him out of the World Cup squad. You seem to lack confidence and minutes. I was hooked right away.
Rating: 5
Phil Foden failed to capitalize on his chances (Image: Michael Regan/The FA via Getty Images)
marcus rashford
It’s bright, fast, and entertaining. He showed me some good moments. He looks determined to win a starting spot.
Rating: 7
Dominic Solanke
Bright and full of energy. They connected the plays well and penetrated into the box. Impressive and powerful performance.
Rating: 8
Marcus Rashford started on the left wing (Image: Michael Regan/The FA via Getty Images)
substitute
Bowen to Madueke Island, 38 minutes, 6
Wharton, for Henderson, 46 minutes, 6
Palmer, Foden, 56 minutes, 6
Calvert-Lewin as Solanke, 56 minutes, 6
Burns to Rashford, 68 minutes
Mainu as Garner, 69 minutes
Hall, for Spence, 69 minutes
White, for Tomori, 69 minutes
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