UEFA Nations League, Croatia 0-0 England - Hits and Flops from the game

The two teams were inseparable at the end
The two teams were inseparable at the end

#3 Hit - Ben Chilwell

Chilwell made a huge impression during his first start for England
Chilwell made a huge impression during his first start for England

Ben Chilwell, who made his first start for England against Croatia on the night, was excellent at left-back as he found the perfect balance between attack and defence down that flank for the visitors. The full-back offered good width while going forward and made a few good overlapping runs early on in the first half while also keeping a steady head whenever he had to help out at the back.

The 21-year-old was a reliable outlet down the left-hand side for the Three Lions and made a few crucial tackles that helped the visitors recycle possession effectively in the second half. Chilwell made a good impression on his full senior debut for England and could well be a strong contender for the national team's left-back position from now on if he can live up to the expectations that will be thrown up against him.

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