World Cup 2018: How the England players rated v Belgium

England team against Belgium
England made eight changes from the 6-1 win over Panama
2018 Fifa World Cup on the BBC
Host: Russia Dates: 14 June - 15 July
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A much-changed England finished second in Group H after a 1-0 defeat by Belgium.

With qualification to the last 16 already assured, England manager Gareth Southgate made eight changes following the 6-1 win over Panama.

Who stood out? Who has caught the eye ahead of the last-16 meeting with Colombia?

This is chief football writer Phil McNulty's verdict from Russia, along with the ratings you provided courtesy of our player rater.

Jordan Pickford (goalkeeper) 5

Not a great night for Everton's goalkeeper as he faced his first serious test of the World Cup. Looked rusty, lucky to escape a first half fumble but made a couple of good blocks.

Your rating: 5.18

Trent Alexander-Arnold (right wing-back) 7

Excellent temperament and acquitted himself well. Let down by his poor set-piece delivery but one of England's better performers.

Your rating: 5.51

Gary Cahill (centre-back) 6

Superb goal-line clearance and someone who may re-appear at this World Cup.

Your rating: 5.15

John Stones (centre-back) 6

Made several vital first-half interventions before going off injured at half-time.

Your rating: 5.40

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Phil Jones (centre-back) 5

Tough night in the aerial battles with Marouane Fellaini. Will not threaten the starters.

Your rating: 4.34

Danny Rose (left wing-back) 7

Caught out by Adnan Januzaj for the goal but did lots of good things elsewhere.

Your rating: 5.38

Eric Dier (defensive midfield) 4

Did nothing to press his claims for a place alongside Jordan Henderson. Off the pace and poor in possession. Game passed him by.

Your rating: 3.87

Ruben Loftus-Cheek (attacking midfield) 5

Has been impressive when given chances for England but not tonight. Quiet.

Your rating: 5.49

Ruben Loftus-Cheek
Ruben Loftus-Cheek made his second appearance of the World Cup against Belgium

Fabian Delph (attacking midfield) 6

Busy and kept going as he tried to make an impression in a poor England display. Arguably England's best midfielder.

Your rating: 4.65

Marcus Rashford (forward) 5

Showed lots of pace and endeavour but should have equalised in the second half.

Your rating: 4.93

Jamie Vardy (forward) 5

Busy but barely a threat.

Your rating: 4.82

Substitutes

Harry Maguire (for John Stones 45 mins): Solid enough second half - 6.

Danny Welbeck (for Trent Alexander-Arnold 79 mins): No real chance to make an impact - 5.

England v Belgium - how did you rate the players?

Player of the match

JanuzajAdnan Januzaj

with an average of 6.30

England

  1. Squad number22Player nameAlexander-Arnold
    Average rating

    5.51

  2. Squad number6Player nameMaguire
    Average rating

    5.49

  3. Squad number21Player nameLoftus-Cheek
    Average rating

    5.49

  4. Squad number5Player nameStones
    Average rating

    5.40

  5. Squad number3Player nameRose
    Average rating

    5.38

  6. Squad number1Player namePickford
    Average rating

    5.18

  7. Squad number15Player nameCahill
    Average rating

    5.15

  8. Squad number19Player nameRashford
    Average rating

    4.93

  9. Squad number11Player nameVardy
    Average rating

    4.82

  10. Squad number17Player nameDelph
    Average rating

    4.65

  11. Squad number16Player nameJones
    Average rating

    4.34

  12. Squad number14Player nameWelbeck
    Average rating

    4.14

  13. Squad number4Player nameDier
    Average rating

    3.87

Belgium

  1. Squad number18Player nameJanuzaj
    Average rating

    6.30

  2. Squad number19Player nameDembélé
    Average rating

    6.26

  3. Squad number1Player nameCourtois
    Average rating

    5.89

  4. Squad number8Player nameFellaini
    Average rating

    5.82

  5. Squad number16Player nameT Hazard
    Average rating

    5.61

  6. Squad number17Player nameTielemans
    Average rating

    5.57

  7. Squad number20Player nameBoyata
    Average rating

    5.48

  8. Squad number21Player nameBatshuayi
    Average rating

    5.48

  9. Squad number14Player nameMertens
    Average rating

    5.33

  10. Squad number3Player nameVermaelen
    Average rating

    5.23

  11. Squad number4Player nameKompany
    Average rating

    5.19

  12. Squad number22Player nameChadli
    Average rating

    5.12

  13. Squad number23Player nameDendoncker
    Average rating

    5.02

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