England’s Euro 2024: Stars and Strugglers

England Goalkeepers

Jordan Pickford: The Three Lions’ number one continued his impressive form. His crucial saves, especially during the intense final against Spain, underlined his reliability. Though his long kicks often found opposition players, his overall performance was commendable. A strong contender for the starting spot for the foreseeable future. (7/10)

Defenders

Kyle Walker: Questions linger about the veteran England defender’s international future. Even though he still has a lot of pace, he showed signs of weakness, especially against Slovakia and Spain. His contributions to goals against Denmark and Serbia were pivotal, but the demanding role of a modern full-back might be taking its toll. (8/10)

John Stones: England Defender showed a poor performance in the match against Slovakia. Stones generally held his ground. He stepped up as a leader in Maguire’s absence but struggled to initiate attacks from deep. (4/10)

Marc Guéhi: The young centre-back was a revelation. Calm, composed and strong he made Maguire’s absence barely noticeable. An unfortunate lapse contributed to Spain’s winning goal but it should not overshadow his exceptional tournament. (7/10)

Ezri Konsa: Filling in admirably for the suspended Guehi Konsa showcased his abilities. A potential challenger for a starting spot in the future. (5/10)

Luke Shaw: Hampered by injury Shaw’s tournament was inconsistent. He showed glimpses of his quality but looked rusty when starting against Spain. (6/10)

Kieran Trippier: A warrior spirit saw Trippier play through injury and out of position. His versatility is commendable but it was clear that his best position is elsewhere. (6/10)

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Midfielders

Declan Rice: The England Arsenal star seemed to be carrying the weight of expectations. A shadow of his usual dominant self, he struggled to impose his authority and made costly errors. (5/10)

Kobbie Mainoo: A breath of fresh air the teenager injected creativity and energy. His performance against the Netherlands was particularly impressive but he was overwhelmed against Spain. With time he could become a key player. (6/10)

Conor Gallagher: Employed as a disruptor, Gallagher failed to make a significant impact and was substituted at halftime in one game. (3/10)

Trent Alexander-Arnold: The midfield experiment did not give the desired results. While he showed commitment by scoring a crucial penalty his future lies at right-back. (3/10)

Jude Bellingham: A tournament of contrasting performances. England Brilliant moments like the header against Serbia and the bicycle kick ageainst Slovakia were overshadowed by inconsistency and frustration. His immense talent is undeniable, and he remains a cornerstone for the future. (5/10)

Attackers

Phil Foden: England attacker Despite one standout performance against the Netherlands the Premier League’s best attacker could not consistently influence the game. Whether it was a supply issue or a tactical problem remains unclear. (7/10)