Tournament ratings:
Pickford 9- Grew as it went on. Great saves in all knock out games. Massive plus given the doubts about him before everything kick off. England's keeper for next 10 years.
Walker 7- O.k. Fulfilled the tactical role but we saw his limitations when he actually had to do some actual defending in the box, a John Terry, Carragher or Rio would've relished defending in that second half, not part of Walker's skillsuit. Interested to see his role going forward as Trippier is automatic selection now.
Stones 7- Alright but always feel there's a lack of concentration imminent and brutally punished tonight.
Maguire 8- **** hero. Wonderful tournament.
Young 7- Good tournament although think his ageing legs started to give up.
Trippier 9- Magnificent. Scored goals, made goals, defended well. Can't ask for more really. Should be in team of the tournament.
Dele Alli 5- Worst regular player for England imo, yes poorer than Sterling. Seemed injured all the time and not really sure of his role anyway, just dosen't seem as good a fit for England as Spurs.
Lingard 7- Excellent v Sweden. Fine in other games. Place may come under threat in next year though for more creative options rather than runners in midfield.
Henderson 7- Think he gets a lot of unfair stick mainly due to the club he plays for but his job was to hold his position and help out at back four and he did that fine. Imagine Dier starting as the DM.......!
Sterling 6- Better in games than the scapegoating he got. Loses a mark for his usual abysmal finishing.
Kane 7.5- Strange tournament. Will likely get golden boot. 5 goals were v Tunisia and Panama and he pretty much disappeared from Colombia and Croatia games as they went on. I do think he picked up injury that restricted him though. Probably due to being rushed back end of last season.
Usual subs
Dier 5- Scored the famous penalty but woeful in normal play.
Rose 6- Decent when he came on. Unlucky not to start.
Rashford 6- Bit of reality check for Redcafe. Don't get me wrong I think he's a tremendous young talent but as with Martial lad has still a fair bit to learn about game understanding at crucial moments. Some of his runs were a bit limited tonight for example.
Vardy N/A- Didn't do anything and didn't take penalty v Colombia.
Welbeck.....was dreaming of an Eder moment to wipe this site off the net. Alas.....