England player ratings from their comfortable 3-1 international friendly victory over Scotland at Celtic Park, with goals from Arsenal’s Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain and Wayne Rooney of Manchester United.
Oxlade-Chamberlain goal v Scotland
Rooney header v Scotland
Rooney second goal v Scotland
Fraser Forster: 6/10
In truth, had very little to do. We might have given him seven had he had a save to make.
Nathaniel Clyne: 7/10
Got up and down the right flank well, despite the searing pace on the left wing of the Scottish attack. Already looks more composed than Glen Johnson and Kyle Walker, if you’ll forgive the knee jerk reaction.
Gary Cahill: 6/10
Kept Scotland’s attack at bay, and kept things simple when the ball came to him.
Chris Smalling: 6/10
Smalling looked untroubled until Patrick Robertson waltzed into the box after a tame Raheem Sterling attempt at a challenge, but failed to cover when he should have spotted the danger.
Luke Shaw: 6/10
Yet to completely find his feet since moving to Manchester United, but showed glimpses of his potential – in particular when winning the ball deep in his own half before a powerful run down the left wing almost sent Rooney clear.
Jack Wilshere: 8/10
Typically competitive, dictated England’s play with some excellent passing, and produced the best moment of quality of the night with a tremendous lofted through ball for Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain to open the scoring.
James Milner: 7/10
Solid and dependable. Slotted into the anchor role seamlessly whenever Jack Wilshere got forward.
Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain: 7/10
Tremendous run for his goal, and a deft header. Excellent outlet on the right wing.
Stewart Downing: 5/10
Did very little in his time on the pitch, and was replaced at half time.
Wayne Rooney: 8/10
Clever run dragged Scottish defenders out to allow Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain to ghost in to score, and was alert in the box to score his goal just after half time. Grabbed a poacher’s effort late on to seal the win.
Danny Welbeck: 6/10
Danny Welbeck could be one of the best strikers in the world off the ball, but on it he still has plenty of work to do. Still, his unselfish movement helps those around him play well, and Daniel Sturridge will have to work hard to earn back his place.
Substitutes:
Phil Jagielka: 6/10
Came on for Gary Cahill at half time. Looked set for a comfortable evening before a late flurry from Scotland.
Adam Lallana: 7/10
Replaced Stewart Downing at the break. Instantly looked more comfortable on the ball, and showed more quality than the West Ham United man. Assisted Rooney’s second goal.
Raheem Sterling: 5/10
Replaced Danny Welbeck, who pulled up with a hamstring issue. Allowed Andrew Robertson to breeze past him with the weakest attempt at a challenge, and was frequently eased off the ball.
Kieran Gibbs: 6/10
Replaced Luke Shaw, who may have injured his ankle after a poor challenge. Gibbs is comfortable in defence and good on the ball, but much of England’s attack came down the right flank in the second half.
Rickie Lambert: 6/10
Wasn’t in the game much, but held the ball up well when he did receive it.
Ross Barkley: N/A
Not on long enough to rate.