How England's players rated - Alexander-Arnold wins your man of the match

Published on: 28 June 2018

England made eight changes from the 6-1 win over Panama2018 Fifa World Cup on the BBCHost: Russia Dates: 14 June - 15 JulyLive: Coverage across BBC TV, BBC Radio and BBC Sport website with further coverage on Red Button, Connected TVs and mobile app.

A much-changed England finished second in Group H after a 1-0 defeat by Belgium.

With qualification to the last 16 already assured, England manager Gareth Southgate made eight changes following the 6-1 win over Panama.

Who stood out? Who has caught the eye ahead of the last-16 meeting with Colombia?

This is chief football writer Phil McNulty's verdict from Russia, along with the ratings you provided courtesy of our player rater.

England 1-0 Belgium: match reportRoad to the final: last 16 line-up confirmedJordan Pickford (goalkeeper) 5

Not a great night for Everton's goalkeeper as he faced his first serious test of the World Cup. Looked rusty, lucky to escape a first half fumble but made a couple of good blocks.

Your rating: 5.18

Trent Alexander-Arnold (right wing-back) 7

Excellent temperament and acquitted himself well. Let down by his poor set-piece delivery but one of England's better performers.

Your rating: 5.51

Gary Cahill (centre-back) 6

Superb goal-line clearance and someone who may re-appear at this World Cup.

Your rating: 5.15

John Stones (centre-back) 6

Made several vital first-half interventions before going off injured at half-time.

Your rating: 5.40

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World Cup 2018: England 0-1 Belgium highlights Phil Jones (centre-back) 5

Tough night in the aerial battles with Marouane Fellaini. Will not threaten the starters.

Your rating: 4.34

Danny Rose (left wing-back) 7

Caught out by Adnan Januzaj for the goal but did lots of good things elsewhere.

Your rating: 5.38

Eric Dier (defensive midfield) 4

Did nothing to press his claims for a place alongside Jordan Henderson. Off the pace and poor in possession. Game passed him by.

Your rating: 3.87

Ruben Loftus-Cheek (attacking midfield) 5

Has been impressive when given chances for England but not tonight. Quiet.

Your rating: 5.49

Ruben Loftus-Cheek made his second appearance of the World Cup against BelgiumFabian Delph (attacking midfield) 6

Busy and kept going as he tried to make an impression in a poor England display. Arguably England's best midfielder.

Your rating: 4.65

Marcus Rashford (forward) 5

Showed lots of pace and endeavour but should have equalised in the second half.

Your rating: 4.93

Jamie Vardy (forward) 5

Busy but barely a threat.

Your rating: 4.82

Substitutes

Harry Maguire (for John Stones 45 mins): Solid enough second half - 6.

Danny Welbeck (for Trent Alexander-Arnold 79 mins): No real chance to make an impact - 5.

England v Belgium - how did you rate the players?

Player of the match

JanuzajAdnan Januzaj

with an average of 6.30EnglandEnglandEnglandBelgiumBelgiumBelgiumEnglandAvgSquad number22Player nameAlexander-ArnoldAverage rating

5.51

Squad number6Player nameMaguireAverage rating

5.49

Squad number21Player nameLoftus-CheekAverage rating

5.49

Squad number5Player nameStonesAverage rating

5.40

Squad number3Player nameRoseAverage rating

5.38

Squad number1Player namePickfordAverage rating

5.18

Squad number15Player nameCahillAverage rating

5.15

Squad number19Player nameRashfordAverage rating

4.93

Squad number11Player nameVardyAverage rating

4.82

Squad number17Player nameDelphAverage rating

4.65

Squad number16Player nameJonesAverage rating

4.34

Squad number14Player nameWelbeckAverage rating

4.14

Squad number4Player nameDierAverage rating

3.87

BelgiumAvgSquad number18Player nameJanuzajAverage rating

6.30

Squad number19Player nameDembéléAverage rating

6.26

Squad number1Player nameCourtoisAverage rating

5.89

Squad number8Player nameFellainiAverage rating

5.82

Squad number16Player nameT HazardAverage rating

5.61

Squad number17Player nameTielemansAverage rating

5.57

Squad number20Player nameBoyataAverage rating

5.48

Squad number21Player nameBatshuayiAverage rating

5.48

Squad number14Player nameMertensAverage rating

5.33

Squad number3Player nameVermaelenAverage rating

5.23

Squad number4Player nameKompanyAverage rating

5.19

Squad number22Player nameChadliAverage rating

5.12

Squad number23Player nameDendonckerAverage rating

5.02

Source: bbc.com

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