The youngest player on the pitch, Jude Bellingham, played an instrumental role in England’s victory over Scotland as they marked 150 years since their first meeting.
Bellingham’s competitive instincts were on full display as he played a part in England’s first goal, scored their second goal, and made the third goal for Harry Kane.
Wearing the No.10 shirt and operating in that role, Bellingham scored his second goal for England and ensured that they did not mess up the game.
England were superior in practically every department in the first half, with Bellingham involved in Phil Foden’s opening goal and scoring the second himself.
However, as a half-time substitute, Harry Maguire suffered at the hands of the Scotland support and scored an own goal.
Despite this, Bellingham ensured England’s victory with a wonderful assist to Harry Kane for the third goal.
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The atmosphere during the game was different from England’s previous match against Ukraine, with both anthems being booed and the moment of silence for the late Scotland manager, Craig Brown, and the victims of the natural disasters in Morocco and Libya not being respected.
Southgate’s tactical tweak was to 4-2-3-1, with Bellingham as the No. 10, and England dominated possession from the first whistle.
Bellingham was central to the opening goal, and his touch and awareness were evident on the edge of the area.
Overall, Bellingham’s performance was outstanding, even though he received a yellow card for a shoving match with Jack Hendry.
His competitive instincts, twinkle-toed skill, and driving power were irresistible, and he ensured England’s victory over Scotland.
