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  "id": 12469266,
  "title": "Kane scores twice but who else was a 'real threat'? England player ratings",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/06/kane-scores-twice-but-who-else-was-a-real-threat-england-player-12469266",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-10-06T20:42:24.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "BBC Sport Football",
    "slug": "bbc-sport-football",
    "url": "https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/articles/cx7vp3lqv985o?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=rss"
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  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "England secured a comfortable 3-0 victory over the Czech Republic in the Nations League at Wembley on Tuesday, with Harry Kane scoring two goals. Here's how I rated the players:\n\nJordan Pickford, the goalkeeper, had some shaky moments but maintained his place with a score of 6. Trent Alexander-Arnold, the right-back, impressed with his ability and took the opportunity to impress, earning a 7.\n\nJarell Quansah, deployed in his favored center-back role, looked comfortable and is becoming a regular fixture in the squad, also scoring a 6. Marc Guehi, who started all four matches, was solid but made a couple of mistakes, earning a 6. Lewis Hall, in competition with Nico O'Reilly for the left-back position, had a successful international period with a 7.\n\nElliot Anderson, showing his prowess at international level, scored the second goal and received a 7. Myles Lewis-Skelly, returning to international action, was pleased with his contribution but will likely miss out on the next squad, also with a 6. Eberechi Eze improved after a shaky first-half but didn't quite cause a selection headache for Thomas Tuchel, scoring a 7.\n\nJude Bellingham, though not at his peak from Croatia, displayed class whenever in possession and earned a 7. Morgan Rogers showcased his versatility and provided a real threat, scoring the first goal, also with a 7. Harry Kane, the captain, made history by becoming the country's joint-highest appearance-maker alongside Peter Shilton with 125 caps, scoring twice. James Garner (on for Anderson), Jarrad Branthwaite (on for Guehi), and Subs not used: James Trafford, Jason Steele, Bukayo Saka, Anthony Gordon, Trevoh Chalobah, and Rico Lewis.",
  "summary": "Senior football correspondent Sami Mokbel rates the England players after Tuesday's 3-0 win against the Czech Republic.",
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        "title": "Kane eyes Ronaldo record after matching England cap mark",
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        "title": "Kane eyes Ronaldo record after matching England cap mark",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/06/kane-eyes-ronaldo-record-after-matching-england-cap-mark-12483442",
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
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