GOOD TIMES NEVER SEEMED SO GOOD...
Well, until the penalty how the Three Lions shootout...but here’s rated at Euro 2020
HERE are all the squad members rated by
Chief Football Writer
JOHN CROSS after
England reached a first major final in 55 years.
KEEPER
JORDAN PICKFORD Terrific tournament.
Won the Golden Glove with five clean sheets. Even made two saves in the shootout. RATING: 8
DEFENDERS
KYLE WALKER
Maybe had his best games in a back three. Defensively brilliant, pace crucial but passing could be better. RATING: 8
KIERAN TRIPPIER Started at left-back, played rightback, played right wing-back. Solid in all roles. Good tournament.
RATING: 7
JOHN
STONES
What a return to form. Another revelation. Everpresent, played in five clean sheets – a terrific tournament.
RATING: 8
HARRY MAGUIRE
A huge influence as a leader and also as a defender. His return to fitness and form was crucial. RATING: 7
TYRONE MINGS
Started the tournament, played in three clean sheets and did really well. Impressive contribution.
Gets a name check because of his positive influence on the group, despite not playing a minute.
MIDFIELD
DECLAN RICE
His tournament was epitomised by his brilliant performance in the final
(before being subbed).
Energy, drive and class.
What a double act with Rice. Shone with energy and discipline and grew with each game. RATING: 8
JORDAN HENDERSON Did not start a game but was a useful substitute and also a really good influence on the group.
RATING: 6
MASON MOUNT
A must-pick whenever he is available. The selfisolation period seemed to interrupt his rhythm but he was solid, if unspectacular.
RATING: 6
PHIL FODEN
Started the tournament and then injuries got in the way, but the world is at his feet and he’ll be back. RATING: 6
JACK GREALISH
The people’s choice... gets a good mark for sheer entertainment value by getting the crowd going. RATING: 7
JADON SANCHO
A bit of a mixed bag. He did OK against Ukraine but needs to contribute more if he is to become a regular starter for England.
RATING: 6
Three times he came on and three times he made a difference. This kid is gonna be huge. He’ll start in Qatar. RATING: 7
A mixed Euros. For the four goals and good performances he gets a good mark. Slow start, not great in final. RATING: 7
England’s best player. The match-winner twice, scored three in total. Never doubt him for England. Ever. RATING: 9
A regular sub but a shocking penalty in the shootout. Just not at his best because of fitness. Shame. RATING: 6
Came on twice but did not make bench twice. It’s an impossible job being stuck behind Harry Kane.
RATING: 5
OTHERS FORWARDS HARRY KANE
RAHEEM STERLING
MARCUS RASHFORD DOMINIC CALVERTLEWIN
Sam Johnstone and Aaron Ramsdale (non-playing keepers).
Ben Chilwell and Ben White (not a good tournament to be called Ben, barely made the bench).