However, the 66-year-old was replaced as the channel's lead commentator by Sam Matterface earlier this year. You can unsubscribe at any time. Joe Morrell – 5: Had little impact on the game in the centre for Wales. Tyldesley said the decision to replace him left him feeling "upset, annoyed" and "baffled". Dominic Calvert-Lewin – 8: In-form Everton striker’s confidence was clear just seconds into his senior debut, and he won almost every long ball sent his way. Iceland and Denmark were both hoping to have fans in the stadiums but UEFA are insisting that they have one rule for all games to make sure it is fair and meets strict protocols. Nick Pope – 7: Had little to do for much of the first half, which highlighted the impressiveness of his saves in quick succession on the half-hour mark – first keeping out a header, then darting out to claim the ball from the feet of Moore. Our. LONDON, ENGLAND - OCTOBER 08: Conor Coady of England celebrates with Dominic Calvert-Lewin of England after scoring his team's second goal during the international friendly match between England and Wales at Wembley Stadium on October 08, 2020 in London, England. He is a commentator who is editorially fantastic. He discovered Dominic Calvert-Lewin can't stop scoring goals and would have a genuine future at this level if it wasn't for Harry Kane and that Conor Coady is maturing into a defensive leader. 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Sometimes they’ll include recommendations for other related newsletters or services we offer. England vs Wales international friendly preview Gareth Southgate's England have gone five matches without defeat, winning four of those and keeping a clean sheet in each. As one sage on social media pointed out, nothing quite beats a pointless international friendly to interrupt an exciting start to the Premier League season. newspaper archive. Jonny Williams – 5: Saw a decent amount of the ball but failed to do much with it. Want an ad-free experience?Subscribe to Independent Premium. England vs Wales result: Player ratings as hosts cruise to victory in friendly at Wembley. Team news and stats ahead of England vs Wales in their international friendly at Wembley on Thursday (kick-off 8pm). Clive Tyldesley is a well-known football commentator and over the last 22 years, he has voiced the biggest matches of ITV's live coverage. Or that Jack Grealish started the match with hefty strapping on his hamstring and appeared to be labouring long before half time. Due to the sheer scale of this comment community, we are not able to give each post the same level of attention, but we have preserved this area in the interests of open debate. October's match will come a month after the start of the 2020-21 Nations League campaign. At the game, tribute to former England players who have died in the last 12 months, including 1966 World Cup heroes Jack Charlton, Martin Peters, Norman Hunter and Peter Bonetti. Southgate has some big decisions to make between now and naming his final squad for the Euros, but most of those sat on the bench or resting up at home have little or nothing to fear. You can unsubscribe at any time. "I'm well, I'm able, I'm available and I'm just going to miss the England games so much, even more than I'll miss the Champions League games, and that's all.". Kalvin Phillips and Harry Winks were not alone in looking pedestrian, though, as Southgate's head started to fill itself with more questions than answers. England take on Wales tonight in a friendly match on ITV - but why isn't Clive Tyldesley commentating on the match? It allows our most engaged readers to debate the big issues, share their own experiences, discuss real-world solutions, and more. Tyrone Mings – 7: Substitute headed the ball down to Ings for England’s third and pulled off a cheeky nutmeg moments later. "I think it’s right that people had the opportunity to pay tribute to him and to say how great he has been. England and Wales face off in a friendly on Thursday as the Three Lions prepare for a Nations League double-header. The first half will have left Southgate wishing he could have adopted a couple of the Welsh lads and, most notably, Jonny Williams. From the latest transfer news to the agenda-setting stories, get it all in your email inbox. When you subscribe we will use the information you provide to send you these newsletters. He is still doing a lot of work and quite rightly so.". In a video posted on Twitter, he said: "I was told about three weeks ago so I have had some time to get my head around the decision, but I haven't got my head around it. "I totally respect ITV's right to change their opinion of me, ITV have been really good for me and yes I'll carry on as their number two commentator but let me make it quite clear, I have not stepped down, I have been moved aside. So I'm not making a statement or anything like that, this is not a grave matter of state. The countries last met in Euro 2016, a game England won 2-1. explains more about how we use your data, and your rights. World Cup semi-finalists England will be hoping to do much better next summer than their Euro 2016 showing, after they were dumped out of the competition by Iceland with a 2-1 defeat at the last-16 stage. 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You can find our Community Guidelines in full here. Part of the Daily Mail, The Mail on Sunday & Metro Media Group, 'It's frustrating and bizarre... why can't we get fans back in NOW? "If it doesn’t, I shouldn’t be doing it anyway, should I? The Three Lions recorded a dramatic 1-0 win over Iceland on matchday 1 of their UEFA Nations League campaign last month as Raheem Sterling converted a late penalty after both teams were reduced to 10 men. TV and live stream info. The Three Lions will return to Wembley for the first time in 2020 with an international friendly against Wales in October. That Grealish can bring something different to England's attacking and creative options. Throwback: Portugal Beat Wales At Euro 2016, Player ratings as England cruise to victory over Wales at Wembley, You may not agree with our views, or other users’, but please respond to them respectfully, Swearing, personal abuse, racism, sexism, homophobia and other discriminatory or inciteful language is not acceptable, Do not impersonate other users or reveal private information about third parties, We reserve the right to delete inappropriate posts and ban offending users without notification. What is his problem is finding players to fill the gaps that still remain in his squad ahead of next summer's assault on Europe. Not my day," said Matterface. This friendly clash is … You can also choose to be emailed when someone replies to your comment. Netted with a cool overhead kick to make it 3-0. England will visit Iceland on September 5 and Denmark three days later. Sporting stadiums around the UK remain under strict restrictions due to the Coronavirus Pandemic as Government social distancing laws prohibit fans inside venues resulting in games being played behind closed doors. Chris Mepham – 5: Like Rodon, was composed on the ball but sub-par with his marking in the box. Dominic Calvert-Lewin marked his England debut with a goal as Gareth Southgate's side eased to victory in the friendly against Wales at Wembley. Home of the Daily and Sunday Express. Our. Michael Keane – 6: None of England’s central defenders were given much of an opportunity to stand out in terms of their defensive duties, but Keane’s showing was assured. "I'm just telling you that I'm really, really disappointed about this, I don't know why I'm being replaced. ", This article contains affiliate links, which means we may receive a commission on any sales of products or services we write about. Play it now. The most insightful comments on all subjects will be published daily in dedicated articles. England are set to make a playing return in front of fans in October in a friendly against Wales, after being told their away matches in September will go ahead behind closed doors.