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Scotland vs England player ratings: Leigh Griffiths and Adam Lallana stand out but Joe Hart must improve

How did we rate the players in what turned out to be a thrilling draw at Hampden Park?

Saturday 10 June 2017 18:09 BST

Scotland vs England player ratings

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Scotland vs England player ratings

Craig Gordon – 4 out of 10

Will be disappointed with himself. Should have saved Oxlade-Chamberlain’s strike, which itself stemmed from him misjudging a backpass from Tierney.

Scotland vs England player ratings

Christophe Berra – 6 out of 10

A decent display and cannot be blamed for either of England's goals, though could have organised his backline better.

Scotland vs England player ratings

Charlie Mulgrew – 5 out of 10

Guilty of ball-watching for England’s late equaliser and losing track of Kane, though could have done with a shout from Robertson.

Scotland vs England player ratings

Kieran Tierney - 7 out of 10

Impressive from the youngster. One goal-line clearance, one vital block to deny Rashford a clear shot at goal, but let himself down on the Oxlade-Chamberlain goal.

Scotland vs England player ratings

Ikechi Anya - 6 out of 10

Had an opportunity to get at a nervy Walker but did not take it.

Scotland vs England player ratings

Andrew Robertson – 6 out of 10

Troubled England’s right flank, though benefitted from Rashford’s hesitancy to track back. Mix-up with Mulgrew cost his side.

Scotland vs England player ratings

James Morrison – 5 out of 10

Hampered by an early knock, failed to find his rhythm in the game. Substituted at half-time.

Scotland vs England player ratings

Scott Brown – 6 out of 10

Took only three minutes to pick up a yellow card. If only he had put as strong a foot in on Oxlade-Chamberlain in the build-up to the goal.

Scotland vs England player ratings

Stuart Armstrong – 6 out of 10

Showed neat touches around England’s box and his movement troubled red shirts at times, but should have held the ball up better before Kane's equaliser.

Scotland vs England player ratings

Robert Snodgrass – 5 out of 10

Scotland needed a performance from him, but he was quiet and ineffective, much like he was throughout the second half of the season.

Scotland vs England player ratings

Leigh Griffiths - 9 out of 10

Two incredible late free-kicks and both deserved. Suffered from poor service but did not let that deter him, pressing England’s backline throughout.

Scotland vs England player ratings

Joe Hart – 4 out of 10

Largely untroubled until the late goals, both of which he should have saved. Questions have to be asked whether he is still England’s best ‘keeper.

Scotland vs England player ratings

Kyle Walker – 5 out of 10

Poor. Penalty call against him for the trip on Griffiths could have gone either way, but it was just one of several mistakes.

Scotland vs England player ratings

Chris Smalling – 6 out of 10

Recovered from a nervy start that included one horribly shanked clearance over his own goalmouth.

Scotland vs England player ratings

Gary Cahill – 7 out of 10

More assured than his defensive partner for the majority of the game, until that reckless challenge to concede first fatal free-kick.

Scotland vs England player ratings

Ryan Bertrand – 7 out of 10

Bright down the left, especially going forward.

Scotland vs England player ratings

Jake Livermore – 7 out of 10

His selection raised the odd eyebrow but, particularly in the first half, he was England’s most composed player.

Scotland vs England player ratings

Eric Dier – 5 out of 10

Paled in comparison to Livermore on a real off-day for the Tottenham midfielder. Picked up a needless yellow card, too.

Scotland vs England player ratings

Marcus Rashford – 5 out of 10

On his first competitive international start, a display that suggested he remains only an impact player for now. Did not take to his role on the right flank.

Scotland vs England player ratings

Dele Alli – 5 out of 10

Totally failed to get going, looking tired and cumbersome at times. England's best player on his day, but that was not today.

Scotland vs England player ratings

Adam Lallana – 7 out of 10

England’s best attacking outlet and particularly came the fore after half-time, once he began to find more space in Scotland’s half.

Scotland vs England player ratings

Harry Kane – 7 out of 10

Missing his usual composure in front of goal but found it when it mattered. A simple finish but one he needed to make.

England captain Harry Kane came to the rescue late on to dash Scotland's dreams and World Cup hopes after two stunning Leigh Griffiths free-kicks put them on the brink of victory.

The 114th meeting of international football's oldest foes was a naturally tense affair, with the hosts looking to keep their dreams of reaching Russia alive as Gareth Southgate's men attempted to tighten their grip on top spot.

Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain looked to have set England on course for victory, only for Griffiths to level with a late free-kick and repeat the trick moments later as Hampden Park rocked.

However, there would be late heartbreak for Scotland as Kane, skippering his country for the first time, directed home superbly in stoppage time to secure a 2-2 draw.

How did we rate the players in what turned out to be a thrilling draw at Hampden Park? Take a look at the gallery above.

Do you agree with our ratings? Who was your man of the match? Let us know in the comments.

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