England stepped up preparations for Euro 2024 with a 3-0 win over Bosnia and Herzegovina at St James’ Park – but who stood out for Gareth Southgate’s side?
After a goalless first half, the hosts opened the scoring when Ezri Konsa was fouled in the penalty area following a corner, allowing Cole Palmer to convert from the spot. England then showed more urgency when they made substitutions in the second half, with Trent Alexander-Arnold and substitute Harry Kane getting on the scoresheet.
Here’s how each England player fared:
Here’s how each England player fared:
![Received a warm reception from the home crowd as he captained the side. Made a few overlapping runs from left-back to support Eberechi on the flank. Wasn’t really tested defensively before he was substituted in the second half. 7](https://www.sunderlandecho.com/webimg/b25lY21zOjNkYzZkODI5LTlmMDEtNGIwOS05Yjc0LTdhMGEwNGY3YWY5ZToxMDI0Njg5My05ZDllLTQ3MmUtOTgxOS01OWExOThjMTM1Y2E=.jpg?crop=3:2&trim=&width=800)
5. Kieran Trippier - 7
Received a warm reception from the home crowd as he captained the side. Made a few overlapping runs from left-back to support Eberechi on the flank. Wasn’t really tested defensively before he was substituted in the second half. 7Photo: Stu Forster
![Started in a central midfield position before moving to right-back in the closing stages of the second half, where he looked more comfortable. Played some neat crossfield passes and scored a well-taken volley in the closing stages. 8](https://www.sunderlandecho.com/webimg/b25lY21zOmQ1NDQxMjRmLWFkNTAtNDg3OS1iMTEyLTJjM2U5YjRmNDQ2MDo5NTUyN2EzYy0zODY0LTRmZTktOTRjZC1mOGYyNTBiMTJlMmI=.jpg?crop=3:2&trim=&width=640)
6. Trent Alexander-Arnold - 8
Started in a central midfield position before moving to right-back in the closing stages of the second half, where he looked more comfortable. Played some neat crossfield passes and scored a well-taken volley in the closing stages. 8Photo: Alex Grimm
![Industrious performance in midfield, often showing for the ball. Started to look forward more often in the second half as the game opened up and England showed more urgency. Almost scored in the closing stages after a strong run through the middle of the pitch before his low shot was saved. 7](https://www.sunderlandecho.com/webimg/b25lY21zOjE3MWIyY2NlLWFkMjQtNGY3ZC05Y2I5LTdkNDNhNmI3ODZhNjo2ZTNmNWEzYy02ZTczLTQ5MDgtOWZjNS00NTVlYTZkODM3NjU=.jpg?crop=3:2&trim=&width=800)
7. Conor Gallagher - 7
Industrious performance in midfield, often showing for the ball. Started to look forward more often in the second half as the game opened up and England showed more urgency. Almost scored in the closing stages after a strong run through the middle of the pitch before his low shot was saved. 7Photo: Catherine Ivill
![Was on the fringes of the game on the right flank in the first half. Received the ball more often after the interval and was able to run at Bosnia and Herzegovina’s backline more often. Almost scored when his effort was unfortunately blocked on the line by his teammate Konsa, before Kane converted the rebound. 7](https://www.sunderlandecho.com/webimg/b25lY21zOjJlMzFhZDU2LWNiYWMtNDUzMi1iZDljLTg3Y2U1ZjkyOTVmMDoxNTFjOGQ3Ni01YzQ2LTQ3ZTctYTRmZi03Y2Q0NGU3ZGUzOGY=.jpg?crop=3:2&trim=&width=800)
8. Jarrod Bowen - 7
Was on the fringes of the game on the right flank in the first half. Received the ball more often after the interval and was able to run at Bosnia and Herzegovina’s backline more often. Almost scored when his effort was unfortunately blocked on the line by his teammate Konsa, before Kane converted the rebound. 7Photo: Clive Rose