England player ratings vs Croatia

Harry Kane marked his record 126th cap with the winning penalty as England beat Croatia 2-1 at Wembley to reach the Nations League quarter-finals. It was far from a vintage performance. Here is how every England player rated.

England player ratings vs Croatia

Jordan Pickford: 6
Had little to do in the first half, comfortably saving Mateo Kovacic’s long-range effort. He could do nothing about Sucic’s finish after Quansah’s short header back.

Trent Alexander-Arnold: 7
His passing created England’s best early moments, including a ball that put Rogers in behind. One of the two full-backs to come out of the game with credit. Replaced by Ben White in the 77th minute.

Jarell Quansah: 5
A night of both extremes. His weak header back towards Pickford gifted Sucic the equaliser, but he made up for it within minutes by winning the penalty that decided the game.

Dan Burn: 6
Solid on his recall in place of Jarrad Branthwaite. Dealt well with Croatia’s crosses and kept things simple.

Lewis Hall: 7
Lively down the left, although his early delivery after Kane’s pass was poor. Grew into the game and was one of England’s better performers.

Declan Rice: 6
Back in the side after missing the last international break. Steady rather than dominant, and taken off in the 77th minute.

Elliot Anderson: 6
Neat on the ball and shot over from the edge of the area in the first half. Part of a midfield that gave the ball away too cheaply at times.

Morgan Rogers: 7
Scored the opener, forcing Bellingham’s cross over the line, and kept running at Croatia all night. Fired over with the last chance of the game.

Jude Bellingham: 7
Set up Rogers’ goal with a clever cross after Kane’s ball over the top. Busy and involved throughout.

Anthony Gordon: 6
Pressed well early on but had little end product. Replaced by Rio Ngumoha in the 77th minute.

Harry Kane: 8
Started the move for the first goal and scored the winner from the spot, his 92th… his 92nd England goal. Also headed over a good chance to make it 3-1. A captain’s performance on a record night.

Substitutes

Ben White (on for Alexander-Arnold, 77): 6
Did his job as England saw the game out.

James Garner (on for Rice, 77): 6
Added energy in midfield as Croatia pushed for an equaliser.

Rio Ngumoha (on for Gordon, 77): 6
Lively without being able to create a clear chance.

Verdict

Kane admitted afterwards that England gave the ball away too easily in their own half. But the job is done. England are in the quarter-finals and head to Madrid on Sunday with the chance to take top spot from Spain.

Read our full England 2-1 Croatia report, and find out how to watch the final group game in our Spain vs England TV guide.