England are out of the World Cup after losing their semi-final 2-1 to Argentina in Atlanta. Here are the England player ratings on a disappointing night for the Three Lions...
Jordan Pickford - 7
Made some crucial saves in the second half as England looked to hold onto their lead, but he could not do anything about Enzo Fernandez's late strike from distance and Latauro Martinez's winning header.
Reece James - 6
Another of Tuchel's changes and James was solid in his defensive duties. He didn't have the opportunity to get forward too much and show what he can do with his delivery, but it was an assured display. Eventually replaced on 82 minutes as he had no more to give to the cause.
John Stones - 7
A really battling performance from the former Man City defender, who hasn't had much football at all this season. Eventually, with the rest of his defensive colleagues, they buckled under the Argentina pressure as Tuchel's defensive tactics backfired.
Marc Guehi - 7
Another brave defensive performance but Argentina's pressure proved too much for Guehi and his team-mates.
Djed Spence - 8
A surprise inclusion from Tuchel but Spence was superb. It was a selection that paid dividends and his tackle to stop Giuliano Simeone from getting a shot away early in the second half was one of the moments of the match.
Elliot Anderson - 7
Tasked with sticking close to Lionel Messi and he did his job superbly, especially after picking up a first-half booking. He was heavily involved in what was a heated midfield battle and more than held his own against some world-class Argentina midfield operators.
Declan Rice - 5
The Arsenal midfielder is still not at his marauding best. Still, he put in a lot of the hard yards after taking his place in the starting XI after recovering from illness. His set-piece delivery was better than against Norway but not the tournament Rice would have hoped for after winning the Premier League with Arsenal.
Morgan Rogers - 7
Handed the chance to start on the right flank and after a first half with not much space out on the pitch, he delivered the cross for Gordon's goal. However, he faded badly as England's defensive tactics kicked in as they failed to defend their lead.
Jude Bellingham - 6
Targeted by Argentina and he failed to have the impact we have seen from him throughout the tournament.
Anthony Gordon - 7
Not the easiest of games for the forward players but he was in the right place at the right time to convert Rogers' cross for England's goal. Replaced after England went defensive to try and protect the lead.
Harry Kane - 5
No impact in the game whatsoever from the England captain. Ploughed a real lone furrow, especially with England trying to defend a lead. Provided no outlet when England needed it.
Subs
Ezri Konsa - 5
On for Gordon in the 73rd minute as England looked to see out the game. Lacked quality in attack and with his delivery as England chased a late equaliser.
Dan Burn - 5
On for James in the 82nd minute. The change did not work this time as he had no impact in either box.
Nico O'Reilly - 5
Rice's replacement and he could not stop the cross which led to Argentina's winner.
Ivan Toney and Marcus Rashford - N/A
Thrown on to try and get a late equaliser.
Mjereza12
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David Beckham on England’s 2:1 defeat to Argentina, says Messi is the GREATEST Player of all time: “Football has a poetic way of completing its own stories. England once saw the Hand of God… tonight, they witnessed the Left Foot of God. Messi didn’t just play the game, he conducted it like a maestro leading an orchestra. Every touch was a sentence, every pass was a masterpiece, and those two assists were brushstrokes on football’s greatest canvas. People spend their careers chasing greatness. Messi has spent his career redefining it. When the pressure reaches its highest peak, he becomes the calmest man in the stadium. That’s a gift you can’t coach, you can’t buy, and you certainly can’t defend against. I’ve played with and against some of the greatest players this sport has ever seen, but what Lionel Messi continues to do on the biggest stage is beyond statistics, it’s legacy written in real time. Nights like this aren’t just victories; they’re chapters in football history. For me, the debate is over. Lionel Messi isn’t just one of the greatest players of all time… he is the greatest player of all time.”
Nayceinoz
2
After scoring a goal, the England Team played a defensive game, which is not the best way. In modern football, even if you score 2 goals, just put it at the back of your mind that you are 2 goals down and want to cancel it in parri-passu ( simultaneously).
Supacmrs
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wrong substitutions a coach like u...u have made us down
Heuailouy
0
LW Tzolis
dotaclnpz
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🤟🇦🇷🤟
dotaclnpz
1
German coach
😁😁
dotaclnpz
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মনি
yaddkosuz
2
German coach
SGTSingam
2
They forgot to rating Thomas Tuchel at -3
Shalom109
1
Spence what a baller. True threat down the right
Tokcelouy
4
Tuchel is just an idiot took out rice and Gordon then replaced them with defenders
Muycdekost
5
Coaching style spoiled the England team completely
Muycdekost
0
He should have bring them in after first goal instead of 5 minutes remaining
Sunabdel
4
The spurs player was the best player 👍🏼