England player ratings vs Italy: Real Madrid midfielder Jude Bellingham stars as Kalvin Phillips struggles

Kalvin Phillips

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He made a really important save right before half-time to prevent the score from tipping in either team's favor. He crouched down low and skillfully used his left hand to block Destiny Udogie's shot. He also displayed great skill with his footwork, delivering some excellent long and precise passes that helped to create some attacking opportunities.

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Italy was unable to achieve any success on that side. This England defense's right-back is highly dependable and once again demonstrated his expertise and guidance in this victory.

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After not playing since the Community Shield game on August 6, Stones looked like he was still adjusting during the match, which allowed Gianluca Scamacca to score Italy's first goal. However, as the game progressed, the Manchester City defender improved and managed to prevent Davide Frattesi from scoring on the near post by learning from his previous mistake against Scamacca.

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The Manchester United defender performed well during the game. He showed great skills with the ball and did a good job at defending, demonstrated by his impressive block that prevented a potentially dangerous curling shot from Domenico Berardi during the first half.

He had a fantastic game, which showed that he had bounced back from his bad performance in his last game for England against Scotland in September.

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Trippier was forced to play in a position that wasn't his natural one, left-back. Italy made sure to target him with a lot of their attacks that were focused on the right side. In the first half, he had a difficult time keeping up but in the second half, as the captain of Newcastle, he appeared more confident.

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He performed very well in the center of the playing field, where he prevented potential danger and controlled the flow of the game from the rear of the midfield. He hardly made any mistakes.

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He seemed to be struggling from the start of the match as he lost possession of the ball right away. Additionally, he made a careless foul with his foot raised too high.

The midfielder got a yellow card in the ninth minute for a badly timed challenge on Frattesi. This showed that he was not playing well, which is not shocking since he hasn't played much at Manchester City. In the second half, he committed another foul that was so bad, it could have resulted in a straight red card or even a second yellow. Phillips even said that he was lucky he wasn't sent off.

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The Manchester City winger shone brightly in the game. He was very attentive and quick to react when he grabbed hold of a loose ball, causing Udogie to receive a booking. Foden was even more impressive in the latter part of the game as he managed to avoid the weary Italy defenders and collaborated really well with Jude Bellingham.

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The midfielder from Real Madrid took control of the game and led England to win. Whenever the 20-year-old player has the ball, there is a feeling of anticipation because England supporters are aware that something positive will occur.

Bellingham played exceptionally well, showcasing his dominance through his speedy run which resulted in an equalising penalty. He further helped England by providing an assist for Marcus Rashford's goal, not just through his pass but also through his clever movements that drew Udogie away and opened up space for Rashford to score.

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He was the essential component of all the positive events happening in England and was rightly given a standing ovation upon his departure. This shows how unique and exceptional his abilities are.

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This performance from Rashford was reminiscent of his displays from last season. He scored a precise goal which gave England the lead in the second half and he was a constant danger to the opposition throughout the game. It seemed like an important exhibition for the Manchester United attacker and it will certainly boost his self-belief.

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Captain Fantastic once again proved his talent by delivering an exceptional performance. He scored confidently from the penalty spot to equalize for England and proceeded to show his incredible skills in the second half. By dropping back and taking on a more defensive role, he created numerous difficulties for Italy to deal with.

However, when it comes down to it, Kane is an exceptional striker and his clinching goal demonstrated just why. He exhibited power, calmness, and determination in finishing off the game, resulting in England's qualification for Euro 2024 being secured.

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In the 63rd minute, the substitution was made for Stones and the Crystal Palace defender quickly adapted to the game. He successfully removed danger on a few occasions and ultimately blocked a crucial Moise Kean shot in extra time, preventing the opposing team from scoring.

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The former Liverpool captain received a much more favorable response this time around, in stark contrast to being jeered off the pitch during the Australia game last Friday. Although there were a small number of boos heard when the Al Ettifaq midfielder was brought on to replace Phillips, they were overshadowed by the loud cheers coming from the audience.

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Substituted Bellingham on the pitch in the 85th minute.

The Future Of England?

Next month, England will resume playing as they face their last two Euro 2024 qualifying games. They will play against Malta at Wembley on November 17 at 7.45 pm.

Afterwards, Gareth Southgate's team will end their matches in Group C by playing North Macedonia in a game away from their home turf on November 20th, with the game set to begin at 7:45 pm.

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