The hosts went into the fixture without captain Harry Kane, who was ruled out through injury. While many may have expected Ollie Watkins or Dominic Solanke to be given the opportunity from the start, Carsley instead opted to play without a recognised striker
While Jude Bellingham managed to get on the scoresheet, the rest of the attackers failed to make the impact expected of them. Bukayo Saka limped off shortly after England went behind and Anthony Gordon was also substituted early in the second half. However, the biggest disappointment was Phil Foden.
He was unable to turn around his dismal international form, earning a 5/10 rating during the game, and now finds himself at risk of falling out of the starting XI completely.