England World Cup rankings: Each Three Lions participant who took half within the match rated

England’s World Cup marketing campaign is formally over and whereas historical past has been made – it isn’t fairly the historical past the Three Lions needed.

A surprising 6-4 win over France within the third-place play-off earned Thomas Tuchel’s aspect a bronze medal – and England’s greatest efficiency at a World Cup for the reason that 1966 World Cup.

Nevertheless it may have been extra. England have been main their semi-final with Argentina with 5 minutes of regular time remaining earlier than conceding twice to the holders and exiting in agonising vogue.

So who stepped up for England this summer season? Who did not persuade? All the 26 gamers, plus Thomas Tuchel, are rated under…

Jordan Pickford – 6

Not a classic match after current penalty shoot-out successes in earlier tournaments. Not nice in DR Congo and Norway objectives within the knockout levels however did have superb outings towards Mexico on the Azteca after which Argentina earlier than the 2 late objectives. To not blame for England’s exit.

Ezri Konsa – 6

The one England participant to start out each recreation earlier than the semi-final. Regarded fairly good however then clearly ran out of steam through the quarter-finals, which price him his spot towards Argentina. Was again on top of things towards France and acquired a aim out of it – his defensive partnership with Marc Guehi can develop for England.

Nico O’Reilly – 6

For a primary match, completely fantastic. Did not actually put in a standout show within the match however acquired into good areas and did not make any actual errors on the again. Couple of fiery moments of frustration and will have been upended by Djed Spence come the top of the match. However promising indicators.

Declan Rice – 7

Rice clearly wasn’t at 100 per cent for this match. He had a standout second together with his opener within the third-place play-off, however nonetheless delivered so many tackles, ball recoveries and strides ahead. Essential within the opening objectives towards Mexico and Argentina.

After coming off at half-time with sickness towards Norway, England’s vulnerability in midfield confirmed what occurs when he isn’t there, whereas his right-back cameo towards DR Congo helped change the sport.

John Stones – 7

Does not have a membership however can nonetheless do a job, though he got here out and in of the group. Had one essential block within the dying moments towards Mexico and did very well to maintain Erling Haaland quiet towards Norway.

Marc Guehi – 6

Strong match. Went beneath the radar, which is what you need as a defender. Put his head the place it hurts in essential moments and was significantly necessary on the Azteca.

Bukayo Saka – 7

Maybe essentially the most irritating England participant at this match, in essentially the most optimistic sense. Identical to within the Champions League last for Arsenal, he clearly wasn’t match sufficient for many of the summer season. Good towards Mexico and Norway and acquired three assists in his first 192 minutes.

Then, when England’s hopes of reaching the ultimate have been over, he put in an impressive particular person show with a hat-trick towards France. He ought to have began towards Argentina, however Tuchel made an enormous blunder. Hopefully, come Euro 2028, he can be absolutely match.

Elliot Anderson – 7

Turned a £116m participant through the match, and whereas it wasn’t fairly that stage, there have been nonetheless some actually good moments that present quite a lot of promise. Was higher at excessive urgent – that second aim towards Mexico the standout second – than really defending the again 4. But when that is his first match, Euro 2028 after two years with Man Metropolis ought to be glorious.

Harry Kane – 7

Earlier than the Norway recreation, the England captain had a a lot greater ranking. Kane fully went lacking within the two largest video games towards Norway and Argentina. Nonetheless probably the greatest goalscorers on the planet, however how lengthy does he have on the worldwide stage?

Jude Bellingham – 8

England’s star. Clutch participant. And now file breaker – his seven objectives are essentially the most by an England participant at any main match.

It was not simply the objectives, however his drive to take England up the pitch, which ended up being fairly necessary given how they have been eradicated.

Marcus Rashford – 5

Acquired off to an excellent begin together with his aim towards Croatia however did not take his probability when Anthony Gordon dropped off. Regarded sharp once more towards France however his withdrawal at half-time made it appear to be a cameo quite than a contribution. Gordon has taken his spot within the Barcelona and England group, so the place does he go now?

Trevoh Chalobah – n/a

Picked up the telephone to Tuchel because the late call-up. Nevertheless it ought to have been Trent Alexander-Arnold. Or an precise right-back. Any right-back. Acquired 5 minutes on the finish of the third-place play-off.

Dean Henderson – 6

Solely acquired a run-out when England misplaced the semi-final and truly made some first rate first-half saves within the third-place play-off towards France. Nothing may have been accomplished about France’s 4 within the second half. Might be able to problem Pickford sooner or later.

Kobbie Mainoo – n/a

A conundrum. Not used regardless of Rice’s health woes and England’s midfield struggles. Then will get ‘injured’ for the England reserve recreation towards France after wanting ‘demoralised’. Not an important take care of a resurgence in 2026.

Jordan Henderson – n/a

Six minutes of motion towards Panama. One yellow card in its place towards Mexico. One damaged wrist within the Azteca celebrations. One of many all-time nice cameo tales on the World Cup. There for the dressing room, however had extra of an influence than Mainoo. Simply.

Dan Burn – 7

Cult hero. Three huge headers on this match. Two that crossed the half-way line from inside his personal field towards Mexico. One smashing one within the last seconds towards Norway. Had a easy job and largely delivered.

Morgan Rogers – 6

Some good moments at instances, together with that help for Anthony Gordon within the semi-final towards Argentina and his long-range effort which pressured the Jude Bellingham winner towards Norway. However he got here into the summer season in a No 10 battle with Bellingham and was emphatically crushed. Not his fault, however not his match.

Anthony Gordon – 7

He’ll all the time have that aim towards Argentina. A sluggish begin to the match however Barcelona’s new man actually hit high gear within the knockout rounds. Gained a penalty in Mexico, England’s joint-best beginning ahead towards Norway and scored within the semi-final.

Ollie Watkins – 5

Did so effectively to make the aircraft together with his end-of-season type for Aston Villa, however clearly did not do sufficient in entrance of Tuchel in coaching to influence the precise match. Acquired simply seven minutes earlier than the semi-final exit – and have become third-choice striker behind Ivan Toney.

Noni Madueke – 5

Performed extra minutes than he would have anticipated, however his inventory nonetheless went down. Acquired into good areas and his team-mates clearly trusted him, however the last ball wasn’t there sufficient. Barely did something of word after successful a penalty within the opening minutes towards Croatia.

Eberechi Eze – 6

Largely a substitute this match however struggled to make an influence. His glorious outing towards France – his solely begin – showcased what you may get from him in longer durations. However with Gordon and Bellingham impressing, there was no house for a beginning spot.

Ivan Toney – 5

Was picked as England’s penalty-taker knowledgeable and did not get a penalty probability to show it. Solely acquired a few chaotic minutes towards Argentina and didn’t do a lot in his solely begin towards France.

James Trafford – n/a

Third-choice goalkeeper. Had an excellent entrance row seat of the motion although.

Reece James – 6

All people knew he’d get injured – and he acquired injured. Not his fault that England did not actually present sufficient back-up for him. Was alright when he performed, however can’t be relied on until his damage file improves.

Djed Spence – 6

That sort out towards Argentina was good, wasn’t it? Stunned a couple of this summer season with some good shows, together with some mazy working within the win over France. His inventory has most likely gone up a bit of, particularly after his catchy music.

Jarell Quansah – 5

Not a nasty right-back choice and was unfortunate that he could not get his two-game suspension within the knockout rounds suspended by a authorities official. He’ll be taught from the crimson card towards Mexico, however appeared sluggish to the sport in his subsequent look vs France.

Thomas Tuchel – 6

At the beginning of the match, it was all about Tuchel’s glorious in-game modifications. The half-time group discuss towards Croatia, the backs-to-the-wall effort towards Mexico. However then the England head coach got here up brief when it mattered – which is the alternative of what he was introduced in to do.

Not beginning Saka towards Argentina was adopted by a defensive outlook to see out the semi-final. It backfired. He’s beneath strain.

Anthony Barry – 6

For media appearances, 10/10. “We’re playing with broken hearts,” throughout half-time of the France win was completely golden. He was additionally the mastermind behind Rice taking part in at right-back vs DR Congo. However that makes him equally chargeable for England’s questionable tactical calls.