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Kane scores winner but who else made an impression? England player ratings

How did England's players fare in the Nations League match against Croatia? Senior football correspondent Sami Mokbel gives his verdict.

News Line International Staff12 November 2026 at 21:47 UTC1 min read
Kane scores winner but who else made an impression? England player ratings

Jordan Pickford - Was left exposed by Jarell Quansah's mistake for Croatia's goal. Was as reliable as ever prior to that. 6

Trent Alexander-Arnold - Played within himself. Some nice link-up play with Morgan Rogers down the right. 6

Jarell Quansah - Dreadful mistake to gift Croatia an equaliser. Was entirely comfortable up to that point. 5

Dan Burn - Not picked in the original squad but started. Unspectacular but largely reliable in the heart of defence. 6

Lewis Hall - Another effective contribution from the Newcastle defender. Is he now England's first-choice left-back? 7

Elliot Anderson - Kept things ticking over nicely in the engine room and always looked to play forward. 6

Declan Rice - Back in the team after missing the previous internationals through injury and conducted the midfield expertly. 6

Jude Bellingham - Not quite the outstanding level as his most recent England displays but still oozed quality in possession. 6

Morgan Rogers - Posed a threat down the right and deserved his goal - his third for England at senior level. 6

Harry Kane - A historic night for the England captain as he became the nation's most capped player. Scored the winner from the spot to boot. 6

Anthony Gordon - Was sensational during the last set of international games. Less so here, but remains crucial for England. 6

Rio Ngumoha (on for Gordon 78). 6

Ben White (on for Alexander-Arnold 78). 6

James Garner (on for Garner 78). 6

Subs not used: Trafford, Steele, Gibbs-White, Hill, Branthwaite, Jobe Bellingham, Calvert-Lewin, Eze, King

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