How they played
Thibaut Courtois 7
Hardly over- worked but gave off his usual sense of assertiveness.
Thomas meunier 8
Made a trademark run from right-back to poke his side in front early on and might have had a second courtesy of a classy volley.
Toby alderweireld 8
Stopped the game going into extra-time when he raced back to clear Dier’s effort off the line. Might have put one in at the other end but hooked over the bar.
Vincent Kompany 7
Happiest when standing up to Kane and key to organising the Belgian response to England’s set-piece threat.
Jan Vertonghen 6
Did not over-exert himself in attack and instead ensured Trippier did not enjoy too much freedom.
youri Tielemans 7
Added bite. Announced himself early with a meaty challenge on Delph. (MOUSSA DEMBELE: A modest showing. 5)
axel Witsel 7
Exposed Dier’s limitations. He moved the ball quicker and carried it with greater confidence.
Kevin de bruyne 9
A joyful player who relished the relative freedom offered by a fixture of this nature. Passed the ball with fluency, and intent and dominated the centre.
Nacer Chadli 7
Only lasted 38 minutes before coming off injured but by then he had already provided a perfect assist and exposed the weakness down England’s right flank. ( THOMAS VERMAELEN: Showed defensive nous at corners. 6)
eden hazard 9
Nobody needs any reminding of this man’s quality but watching his dribbling ability, feel for space and hunger to attack space was a reminder of the X factor Gareth Southgate lacks. Deserved his goal.
romelu Lukaku 6
Given an hour to try to catch Kane in the Golden Boot standings but took a couple of heavy touches when clean through. Lacked finesse here. (DRIES MERTENS: A selfless attacker. 6)