The Sunday Telegraph - Sport

England man marking

- By Sam Dean

Jordan Pickford

Did well to even get a hand to Saul’s opener, helpless for Spain’s second. Encouraged and berated his defenders equally.

6

Joe Gomez

Clearly not out of his depth at this level, but Southgate will need to him to be tighter in possession. Launched into naive first-half challenge.

6

John Stones

Sets the tone when England have the ball but found things harder as Spain dictated the tempo. Wrongly booked for a fine recovery tackle.

6

Harry Maguire

Created a chance for Kane with a trademark towering header. His linking with Stones is still England’s best way of moving the ball into midfield.

6

Kieran Trippier

Late challenge on Alonso summarised England’s struggles but his delivery remains dangerous. Provides a valuable out-ball for the back three.

6

Jesse Lingard

Disappoint­ingly quiet as Spain dominated midfield. Unable to make darting runs but did well to pick out Rashford with an excellent cross.

5

Jordan Henderson

Consistent­ly under pressure as he was hounded by the Spanish attackers. Generally tidy but occasional­ly guilty of forcing the forward pass.

5

Dele Alli

Overcooked a pass to Kane after a powerful run, and would have liked to have seen more of the ball. Could not get close enough to Kane.

5

Luke Shaw

Wonderful cross to create Rashford’s opener was a sign of his confidence, although reckless at times. Carried off after a worrying blow to the head.

6

Marcus Rashford

Scored with virtually his first touch of the game and provided the direct threat that hurt Spain. Denied a second by a brilliant save from De Gea.

7

Harry Kane

Still not at his sharpest. Delayed when the ball fell to him in the first half and allowed Rodrigo to sneak in front for the Spanish second

5

Subs

Danny Rose (for Shaw, 53 min) Eric Dier (for Henderson, 64 min) Danny Welbeck

(for Rashford, 90 min).

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