Harry Maguire's starring performance earns a 9 as England reach World Cup semi-finals with 2-0 win over Sweden

ENGLAND

Jordan Pickford 9 – Fresh from his penalty heroics in the round of 16, Pickford delivered his best performance in an England shirt, pulling off multiple stunning saves to keep his side’s lead intact.

Kyle Walker 7 – A solid, composed display from Walker. The Man City man hasn’t always convinced as a centre-back, but this was an encouraging display.

John Stones 7 – Like his club teammate Walker, Stones was a stable performer in the Three Lions’ defence, proving the perfect lynchpin for that back three.

Harry Maguire 9 – The Leicester City man was a tank in defence, holding off all Sweden’s attackers whenever he was challenged. His movement to get in prime position for his goal was superb.

Jordan Henderson 7 – Henderson’s reputation has grown at the World Cup, and this was another unassuming but solid performance at the base of England’s midfield.

Kieran Trippier 7 – For once it wasn’t his crosses that led to England’s goals, although he was a threat throughout, as always.

Jesse Lingard 8 – As usual, Lingard’s pace and movement made him a constant menace, and his cross for England’s second goal was perfectly placed.

Dele Alli 8 – A huge moment in Alli’s still-young career as he got his first World Cup goal. This was a performance of controlled fury from the Tottenham star, who picked his moment to perfection.

Ashley Young 8 – Young’s resurgent international career reached its peak on Saturday as his corner set England on their way to a World Cup semi-final.

Raheem Sterling 6 – How good a player would Sterling be if he could finish? Time and again he showed why he can be so lethal, with his speed and ability to find space, only for his finishing to let him down.

Harry Kane 6 – This was a game where England showed they are more than just a Harry Kane team, as the striker’s influence was minimal. But his willingness to drop deep for his side’s attacks was encouraging.

SUBSTITUTES

Fabian Delph 6 – On for Alli late in the game, Delph made sure England continue to tick over in possession and resisted any comeback from Sweden.

Eric Dier 6 – A late substitution for the impressive Henderson, Dier helped England keep their shape as Sweden looked for an opening.

Marcus Rashford N/A – Brought on in injury time largely as a time-wasting substitution, and had only one touch of the ball.