Squad Ratings: England Secure a Spot for the Upcoming Tournament
England secured their berth at the 2026 World Cup with a decisive win over their opponents on the midweek fixture.
The Starting Lineup
- Jordan Pickford – Made a couple of fine saves in the latter period to maintain his impressive clean sheet record. That's nine consecutive in a row. 6.5
- The defender – Has taken to international football seamlessly. More challenging tests await, of course, but a good start to his England career. 7
- John Stones – Two matches in less than a week will do the City defender a world of good. Remains one of the first names on the team-sheet, fitness permitting. 7
- Aston Villa's defender – Chosen ahead of Marc Guehi and was flawless. Executed an excellent last-ditch recovery tackle in the second half to boot. 7
- Arsenal's talent – Looked a little not at his best at times, expected given his limited game time at his club. An promising few months ahead. 6
- The midfielder – Looks undroppable in this England team at the moment. Seems suited to this level and has formed an excellent partnership with Rice. 7
- Declan Rice – Enjoying his advanced midfield role. The mainstay of England's midfield is demonstrating his creative abilities now. Developing into a true all-round midfielder. 7
- Morgan Rogers – Less influential as he has been in England's successes over other teams. It will be revealed next month who is the leading candidate of the number 10 shirt. 6
- Arsenal's star – Added an setup to his excellent goal against Wales last Thursday. Will be key to England's prospects next summer. 7.5
- Harry Kane – At his peak. Took his count for the season to 20 goals. Has found the net 76 goals for his country. Is 100 possible 100? 8
- Newcastle's attacker – Clinical finish to get the ball rolling for England here in away. Has acquitted himself well during this break. 7.5
The Bench Players
- Jordan Henderson (for Rice 60) – Kept things moving in midfield. 6
- Crystal Palace's star (for Rogers 60) – Excellently taken goal and a danger. 7
- West Ham's attacker (for Saka 60) – Battles on his hands to be selected when all are available. 6
- Newcastle's full-back (for Stones 71) – Typically, dealt with everything aerially. 6
- The forward (for Gordon 71) – A quick burst down the left was noticeable. 6
After a World Cup spot booked, England can now prepare for the World Cup with optimism.
