Thought it was harsh on Townsend to get only a 6. Phil McNulty gave Kane a 7 against Lithuania. They both didn't do a great deal besides scoring, only Townsend's was against better opposition, saved us from losing, and was a great strike.

Kane was average,Barkley's end product needs improving,but once he and Townsend were introduced Italy were on the back foot. Barkley did try and play Rooney in after his bursting run but it was intercepted.

Rooney - 10
Smallings - 10
Jones - 10
Evans - 10
Henderson - 4
Stirling - 3
Harte - 3
Sturridge - 3

The United lads the standout players for England yet again.

comment by Alasnomoresmithandjones (U15157)
posted 7 hours, 44 minutes ago
Kane was average,Barkley's end product needs improving,but once he and Townsend were introduced Italy were on the back foot. Barkley did try and play Rooney in after his bursting run but it was intercepted.
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Where did he try and play Rooney in..? He put his head down and just tried to run it as far as he could.