Sunday Mirror (Northern Ireland)
ENGLAND RATINGS
JORDAN PICKFORD
Three incredible saves from Berg, Claesson and Guidetti. Another terrific display. Fantastic agility, brilliant reflexes and England’s hero to safeguard victory. Just edged Trippier to MOTM
Saves: 3 Catches: 0 Clearances: 0
KIERAN TRIPPIER
Another superb game. An outlet on the overlap, a constant threat and first-class defensively as he also reads danger signs to make vital clearances. He’s enjoying a terrific tournament
Accurate passes: 41
Total passes: 54
Pass accuracy: 75.9%
RAHEEM STERLING
All-round game was good. Bright, dangerous and created problems. But while he is prolific for Man City, goals for England are almost a mental block. His lean spell looks to weigh heavy on shoulders Accurate passes: 19
Total passes: 24
Pass accuracy: 79.2%
KYLE WALKER
His pace is phenomenal. Recovery runs are a key part of his game, spotting danger and tucking back inside to clear. Made it clear he prefers playing at full-back, but is invaluable in the back three
Accurate passes: 58 Total passes: 73
Pass accuracy: 79.5%
JORDAN HENDERSON
Work rate and running is second to none. How he covered so much ground after the Colombia marathon is anyone’s guess. Showed great leadership qualities when England under the cosh Accurate passes: 41
Total passes: 55
Pass accuracy: 74.5%
JESSE LINGARD
Got better as the game wore on which is a tribute to his stamina and fitness after the 120-minute marathon against Colombia. He looked bright, full of ideas and creativity. Good again
Accurate passes: 43
Total passes: 46
Pass accuracy: 93.5%
JOHN STONES
Best part of his performance was the composure shown when England looked nervous early on. Kept his head, played out from the back, calmed things down and looked absolutely top class
Accurate passes: 49 Total passes: 56
Pass accuracy: 87.5%
DELE ALLI
Got the nod in midfield despite worries about form and fitness after a thigh injury in opener. Passing wayward early on but his confidence will have been lifted after he scored England’s second Accurate passes: 21
Total passes: 30
Pass accuracy: 70%
HARRY KANE
Led England to their first World Cup semi-final in 28 years. Could not keep his scoring sequence going after six on the trot and did look tired and jaded in the second half which must be a worry Accurate passes: 16
Total passes: 20
Pass accuracy: 80%
HARRY MAGUIRE
What a hero! Fantastic header, what a time to score your first goal for England. Has been a revelation, brings the ball out of defence and attacks from set-pieces. Excellent again as defence held firm. Booked Accurate passes: 44
Total passes: 52
Pass accuracy: 84.6%
ASHLEY YOUNG
Supplied corner for Maguire’s opening goal. Gets forward so well, looks dangerous on the overlap and was a threat. Is keeping Rose out of the team on merit with solid, strong displays at wing-back
Accurate passes: 42
Total passes: 46
Pass accuracy: 91.3%
SUBSTITUTES
DELPH (Alli 77) 6
DIER (Henderson 85) RASHFORD (Sterling 90) Not used: Butland, Rose, Vardy, Welbeck, Cahill, Jones, Loftus-Cheek, Alexander-Arnold, Pope REFEREE:
Bjorn Kuipers (Holland) 7