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Scotland Player Ratings:
David Marshall: 5/10
Most of his duties consisted of taking goal kicks as his backline held firm to keep England’s attackers at bay quite effectively.
Had a little more to do in the second half as England stepped up the pace but calmly dealt with everything that came his way.
Scott McTominay: 6/10
Having dropped into central defense from his customary midfield role, the Manchester United man had a nervy start but grew into the game as his physicality and ball-carrying abilities helped him settle comfortably into his new position.
Grant Hanley: 7/10
Playing in the middle of Scotland’s back three, Hanley did a manful job of marking Kane, effectively nullifying the England skipper with a display of no-nonsense defending.
Kieran Tierney: 5/10
Quietly played his way back to fitness on a ground he is quite familiar with already thanks to his FA Cup exploits with Arsenal. Both Robertson and Tierney showcased an excellent understanding between themselves, with one seamlessly dropping deep when the other bombed forward down the left flank.
Stephen O’Donnell: 5/10
A willing runner down Scotland’s right flank, most of O’Donnell’s evening was spent penned back in his own half dealing with the threat of first Sterling and then Grealish, who he fouled to pick up a late booking.
However, his most meaningful contribution came at the other end of the first half when his excellent volley forced an equally fantastic diving save from Pickford.
Callum McGregor: 5/10
The Celtic midfielder put in a hard-working shift for his country, full of running throughout, while also keeping things simple with his passing.
Billy Gilmour: 6/10
The diminutive Chelsea youngster seemed unfazed by his lack of experience on the big stage, putting in an extremely assured performance in the middle of the park.
John McGinn: 5/10
Undeniably the aggressor-in-chief of Scotland's midfield, McGinn was combative and tenacious on and off the ball, picking up a yellow card as early as the 16th minute for voicing his displeasure regarding a few refereeing decisions.
Andy Robertson: 5/10
Featured far less in an attacking sense than he does regularly for Liverpool, but was efficient in possession and effective in defense.
Lyndon Dykes: 6/10
Challenged for everything in the air and won most of his aerial duels, giving the England defenders a torrid time with his physicality and prowess in the air.
The Scotsman was no less of a menace with the ball on the floor either, scarcely giving Mings and Stones a moment’s peace with his tireless pressing.
Che Adams: 6/10
Adams’ clever positioning, combined with Dykes’ aerial threat, meant that Scotland’s changed attacking lineup kept the England defenders on their toes throughout. Used his pace and power to good effect before going off late in the game.
Substitutes:
Stuart Armstrong: 5/10
The Southampton man injected some much-needed pace and energy into a tiring Scottish midfield after coming on in the second half.
Kevin Nisbet: N.A.
Barely got a touch of the ball after replacing Adams late on in the game.
