da brdice： The Real Madrid star dominated the midfield against Scotland as well as setting up two goals and scoring the other himself

da betcris： England were already a pretty good team before Jude Bellingham forced his way into the starting XI. Now, with the Real Madrid man looking like one of the best players in the world, they are not only candidates to win Euro 2024 – they should be the favourites.

After scoring five goals in his first four matches for Los Blancos, Bellingham turned on the style for his country in a convincing 3-1 win over Scotland. Bellingham carved Steve Clarke's side open to help set up Phil Foden's deadlock-breaking strike and then started and finished the move for the second goal.

A nightmare own goal by Harry Maguire gave Scotland belief and shook England for a bit but Bellingham steadied the ship, saving his best moment 'till last. A sumptuous piece of skill and pass set up Harry Kane, who finished superbly to put the result beyond doubt.

GOAL rates England's players from Hampden Park…

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Aaron Ramsdale (6/10):

Comfortable on the ball despite huge pressure from Scotland. Understandably flummoxed by Maguire diverting Robertson's cross past him as he had it covered.

Kyle Walker (8/10):

Magnificent going forward. Led wave after wave of attack and set up Foden's goal with a cross-shot. Nearly got another assist with a fine pass for Eberechi Eze.

Lewis Dunk (6/10):

A solid second appearance for his country.

Marc Guehi (6/10):

Composed on the ball and anticipated well. Scotland appealed for a penalty when the ball touched his hand but VAR sided with him.

Kieran Trippier (5/10):

Not as comfortable on his weaker left side and struggled defensively.

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Kalvin Phillips (6/10):

Hit and miss. Played a couple of sloppy passes that led to England surrendering possession but also looked to split Scotland's defence open.

Declan Rice (6/10):

Kept England's play ticking over without pulling up any trees.

Jude Bellingham (10/10):

Simply outstanding. Dictated the play and drove England forward, setting up almost every dangerous move. His assist for Kane was sublime while he played his part in Foden's strike and took his own goal with aplomb.

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Phil Foden (7/10):

Stretched Scotland in the first half. Made amends for a bad miss by giving England the lead.

Harry Kane (6/10):

Had a relatively quiet game and left most of the creating to Bellingham. But when he needed to finish he did so expertly to make sure of the victory.

Marcus Rashford (6/10):

Ran Scotland ragged in the first half but couldn't finish off many moves. Did play his part in the opening goal.

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Harry Maguire (2/10):

His shocking own goal gave Scotland hope and put England on edge.

Bukayo Saka (6/10):

Didn't do loads in his 19 minutes on the pitch.

Eberechi Eze (6/10):

Lovely control to set up a chance but should have done better against Gunn.

Callum Wilson (N/A):

Only came on in the 84th minute.

Conor Gallagher (N/A):

Handed a very short cameo.

Gareth Southgate (6/10):

Made six changes from the Ukraine game and slipped the shackles off slightly. His biggest mistake was bringing on Maguire.