England 0-1 Belgium: 5 Talking Points as Belgium top Group G, World Cup 2018

#2 England missed Harry Kane's quality in front of goal

Kane was an unused substitute against Belgium.

England more than did their bit in the attacking aspect of things. They went toe to toe with one of the most impressive offensive units in the competition, albeit with a number of big names missing.

There was enough talent in the English ranks as well, despite the absence of their captain Harry Kane, Jordan Henderson in midfield and Raheem Sterling and Jesse Lingard on the wings. This afforded the likes of Dier, Delph and Loftus Cheek a chance in the middle of the park, with Vardy and Rashford playing up front.

Although the replacements in the midfield more than stood up for their side, both Vardy and Rashford were guilty of letting resentable chances pass them by. Despite creating their fair share of chances, their inability to trouble the scorers has to be attributed to the absence of Harry Kane leading the line.