1. Marc Guéhi (Centre‑back) – Rating: 9/10
Guéhi was arguably England’s best performer in the 3‑0 win. According to one source he was “flawless defensively… hardly misplaced a pass when playing the ball out from the back”. Give Me Sport His composure under pressure, ability to bring the ball out of defence and timely interventions proved critical.
What he did well:
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Strong positioning and anticipation.
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Calmness in possession, contributing to England’s ability to build from the back.
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Two assists from defence in that particular match signalled his value beyond mere defending. Give Me Sport
Area for improvement: While the performance was excellent, increasing his involvement in attacking transitions (e.g., more progressive passes or dribbles) would further elevate his influence.
2. Reece James (Right‑back) – Rating: 8.5/10
In the 3‑0 vs Latvia, James earned “Man of the Match” honours with an 8.5/10 rating in one source. He scored a superb free kick and combined threat and defensive stability. Give Me Sport
What he did well:
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Excellent technical delivery (set‑piece goal).
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Balanced his attacking impetus with disciplined defensive work.
Area for improvement: At the very highest level, refining decision‑making when to surge forward versus maintain defensive shape will be key, especially when the opposition counter‑attacks.
3. Ezri Konsa (Centre‑back/Full‑back) – Rating: 7.5‑8/10
Konsa featured in both matches and impressed, notably in the Latvia fixture where he put in a “really good in possession” showing and was “never really challenged too much defensively”. Give Me Sport
What he did well:
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Maintained composure under pressure, effective in duels.
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Good positioning and ability to support the build‑up.
Area for improvement: Needs to raise his intensity further when facing higher calibre opposition and ensure no lapses when work rate is required across a full 90 minutes.
4. Harry Kane (Striker & Captain) – Rating: 8/10
In the fixture vs Latvia, Kane delivered a captain’s performance: clinical in front of goal, sharp in his movement and leadership. Yahoo Sports
What he did well:
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Two goals, reinforcing his value at this level and in clutch moments.
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Intelligent movement, linking with midfield and creating space.
Area for improvement: While effective, Kane’s ability to drop deeper, combine more frequently and drag opposition defenders out of position could be increased to unlock even more angles for his side.
5. Bukayo Saka (Right‑wing) – Rating: 7.5/10
Saka continues to show signs of returning to his best after injury spells. In the Latvia match he scored and looked creative and dynamic. Yahoo Sports
What he did well:
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Directness, threat on the flank and willingness to take defenders on.
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Scored and assisted – showing he can deliver end product.
Area for improvement: Consistency of output remains the target; there were spells where influence dipped, so sustaining tempo across entire matches will be important.
6. Jordan Pickford (Goalkeeper) – Rating: 6.5‑7/10
Pickford’s clean sheet is notable, but one source pointed to a “shaky start” in the Latvia game where he nearly gifted a goal, before settling. Give Me Sport+1
What he did well:
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Maintained concentration for the bulk of the match and ensured no major errors.
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Comfortable with ball at his feet, assisting England’s build‑up.
Area for improvement: Avoiding early lapses in decision‑making (e.g., leaving his line too early) will ensure greater reliability, especially when the margin for error shrinks.
Summary & Outlook
England’s recent performances display a matured defensive core and an attack capable of moments of real quality. Guéhi and James stood out with near‑flawless displays. Kane and Saka provided the attacking edge, while Pickford held firm albeit with minor caution needed.
Going forward, the focus should be on further enhancing consistency, especially in transitions and against stronger opposition. When England can maintain their defensive discipline and add sustained attacking tempo, they will be well‑positioned for future challenges.