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England 5-0 Czech Republic: Report, Ratings & Reaction as Brilliant Sterling Stars in Big Win

England got their Euro 2020 qualifying campaign off to a winning start against the Czech Republic at Wembley on Friday night, as Raheem Sterling starred with a deserved hat-trick.

Gareth Southgate's side had a youthful outlook, and his faith in his younger players was not misplaced; a number of them putting in strong performances. Jadon Sancho was lively down England's left flank and provided the assist for Raheem Sterling's opener in his first competitive international start.

Harry Kane blasted in a penalty on the stroke of half time after Sterling was clattered by two Czechs in the box, giving the Three Lions some breathing room at the break.