How the England players rated v Tunisia

England made a winning start at the 2018 World Cup as Harry Kane scored twice to give Gareth Southgate’s side a 2-1 victory over Tunisia in Volgograd.

But who impressed and who had a night to forget?

Jordan Pickford (goalkeeper) 6
Had little to do other than face Ferjani Sassi’s penalty – which he got fingers to but could not keep out.

Your rating: 5.91

Kieran Trippier (right wing-back) 7
Excellent night for the Spurs defender. A constant threat at set-pieces and going forward.

Your rating: 6.93

Kyle Walker (centre-back) 5
The penalty he conceded was soft, but he got himself in a poor position – and why was he swinging his arm?

Your rating: 4.75

John Stones (centre-back) 7
Brought the ball out of defence confidently and was also a danger in the opposition box.

Your rating: 5.68

Harry Maguire (centre-back) 5
A threat to the opposition going forward but also occasionally a threat to his own team when he conceded possession in dangerous areas.

Your rating 5.66

Ashley Young (left wing-back) 6
One moment of defensive misunderstanding with Lingard in the first half, but mainly an effective attacking option.

Your rating: 4.91

Jordan Henderson (defensive midfield) 7
An industrious presence and almost scored with a fine first-half shot.

Your rating: 5.91

Dele Alli (attacking midfield) 5
Was a threat in the first half but seemed to pick up a knock and his impact then diminished.

Your rating: 5.06

Jesse Lingard (attacking midfield) 6
Always a threat but no end product on this occasion.

Your rating: 5.51

Raheem Sterling (forward) 5
Frustrating night. So much endeavour for so little end product.

Your rating 4.11

Harry Kane (forward) 8
England’s main marksman. Set his sights on winning the Golden Boot and this was a great start.

Your rating 7.09

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