We rate England’s players’ performances during their 1-1 draw with Italy. Tottenham Hotspur, Manchester United and Everton men impressed, Aston Villa, Arsenal and Southampton stars struggled.
Joe Hart (Manchester City) – 7
The goalkeeper pulled off a couple of fine saves over the course of the night.
Kieran Gibbs (Arsenal) – 7
Won’t have done his chances of displacing Everton’s Leighton Baines in the team any harm. Was solid in defence and posed a threat going forward. Should have scored in the second half.
Phil Jagielka (Everton) – 7
Probably England’s best defender. Dealt with everything thrown his way.
Chris Smalling (Manchester United) – 6
Performed to a decent standard, before his evening was cut short with injury.
Nathaniel Clyne (Southampton) – 5
Struggled to make an impression on the match, with his passing wayward. Seemed to be establishing his place in the team, but this will be a setback.
Phil Jones (Manchester United) – 6
Struggled in central midfield, but improved when moved back to a more familiar position.
Fabian Delph (Aston Villa) – 5
His passing was inaccurate throughout, and he cut a frustrated figure when taken off. Not at his best.
Jordan Henderson (Liverpool) – 5
Needs to become more of an influence in an England shirt. Anonymous again last night.
Wayne Rooney (Manchester United) – 6
Better when given a role as a striker, rather than at the tip of the diamond. Could have scored twice.
Theo Walcott (Arsenal) – 5
Didn’t have any impact on the game and is unlikely to keep his place for the competitive fixtures.
Harry Kane (Tottenham Hotspur) – 6
Not the dream first start that Kane would have been hoping for, but he did show flashes of quality.
Substitutes:
Michael Carrick (Manchester United) – 8
Changed the game after he came on with his passing. Dictated play and looked a classy operator throughout.
Andros Townsend (Tottenham Hotspur) – 7
Continues to impress in an England shirt, his goal was very well taken.
Ross Barkley (Everton) – 7
A bright cameo from the Everton youngster, who will be pleased to have put in one of his better performances of the season.
Ryan Mason (Tottenham Hotspur) – 6
An assist on his brief debut. Will be hoping for further caps now.
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