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England were denied victory at the death in Poland as substitute Damian Szymanski cancelled out Harry Kane's stunner in Wednesday's World Cup qualifier.
Fresh from back-to-back 4-0 victories against Hungary and Andorra, the Three Lions rounded off their September triple-header by heading to Warsaw for what was always going to be their toughest Group I assignment.
England put in a mature performance and Kane silenced the partisan Polish crowd with a fine strike from distance, only for the hosts to roar back as Szymanski secured a 1-1 draw in stoppage time.
Sportsmail's Daniel Matthews rated the players on Wednesday night.
JORDAN PICKFORD – 6
Rarely called upon during early spell of Poland pressure but out quickly to save from Lewandowski’s lifted effort. Then almost cost England victory with (needless) charged-down kick late on.
KYLE WALKER – 6
Offered England little attacking thrust down the right flank but had looked as assured as ever defensively until he was undone by brilliant Moder turn which sparked Poland’s last-gasp equaliser.
JOHN STONES – 7.5
Targeted by the brilliant Lewandowski throughout but rarely allowed the Poland striker to hurt England in dangerous areas. Shook off first-half injury and heroic display deserved a clean sheet.
HARRY MAGUIRE – 6.5
Led a backline which stood firm during testing first half. Almost made the difference at the other end but his second-half header hit the post. Booked during melee at the end of the
