England 5-0 Czech Republic: 5 Hits and Flops

#1 Hit: Raheem Sterling

Sterling netted his second hat-trick in the space of two weeks with composure and razor-sharp finishing

Three shots, three goals. One penalty won (and a consequent assist), 96.3% pass accuracy and a second hat-trick in the space of a fortnight. Not bad numbers for Raheem Sterling, who is going from strength-to-strength at both club level and on the international scene too.

His first was a smart finish at the end of a well-worked move, where he slid in at the far post to slot home from close-range. The second strike shows just how confidence can boost a player's thought process, as he could have easily squared the ball to Kane or hesitated and seen the whole attack go to waste. Instead, his decision-making was razor-sharp and he was crucially assured, taking his time before curling home toward the bottom corner.

His third strike was fortunate, but you make your own luck. Firing goalwards, the effort took a wicked deflection on its way to goal but as it was going on target, it counted as his own.

The scariest thing is the fact that this wasn't Raheem's best display either. He was dispossessed on six occasions but crucially refused to relent and got the rewards his attacking play deserved. 42 touches in 70 minutes before receiving a warm reception when replaced - presumably being saved for another day - shows how he's becoming more efficient in the final third with more exposure and experience in these situations.

Stats' source: WhoScored