England beat the United States 3-0 in an international friendly at Wembley Stadium on Thursday. The game was a sendoff for record-goalscorer Wayne Rooney on a night when Jadon Sancho and Callum Wilson thrived during their senior debuts for the Three Lions.
Sancho assisted England's second goal by teeing up Liverpool right-back Trent Alexander-Arnold after Jesse Lingard had given the hosts the lead. Bournemouth striker Wilson added a third for England 13 minutes from time when he met a Fabian Delph cross.
One take away from the game
Jadon Sancho's Rise is Bad News for Marcus Rashford
Pulisic struggled, but his Dortmund teammate Jadon Sancho proved his recent rise isn't restricted to club level. The Manchester City loanee helped improve the fluidity and pace of play along England's forward line.
His stellar debut and ongoing rapid development are great for Three Lions boss Gareth Southgate, but it's bad news for Marcus Rashford. Sancho has showcased the skills to become a feature in Southgate's best front three, a situation potentially leaving Manchester United striker Rashford out in the cold.
England's ideal XI is likely to continue to include Harry Kane through the middle and Raheem Sterling supporting from one flank. It leaves one space open, a position Sancho has already proved he can fill.
The 18-year-old had the visitors' midfield and defence chasing shadows thanks to a series of deft touches early on which helped justify the hype surrounding the winger:
There was more than just a fancy flick or two to Sancho's performance. He proved his knack for the end product by rolling a superbly weighted pass into the path of Alexander-Arnold for England's second goal.
Creativity is fast becoming a niche for Sancho, who is outperforming some of the most accomplished playmakers in European football:Jadon Sancho for club and country so far this season:— Squawka Football (@Squawka) November 15, 2018
6 starts
8 assists
4 goals
What a talent. 🦁 pic.twitter.com/NTdycju7mv
Sancho's eye for a pass, technique and range of movement should put him ahead of Rashford in Southgate's thinking. The latter can operate out wide but is ultimately a natural centre-forward whose pace is best used through the middle.
Jadon Sancho’s highlights against the USA today! pic.twitter.com/TvDccbFhsh— DMV Soccer (@DMVSoccer96) November 16, 2018
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