England Maintains Perfect Record in World Cup 2026 Qualifying
England maintained their perfect record in the World Cup 2026 qualifying campaign with a decisive victory over Andorra on Saturday. But which players stood out during the match?
BBC Sport football news reporter Alex Howell evaluates the players' performances from the World Cup qualifier, and readers can also see how they rated them at the end of the article.
Starting XI
Jordan Pickford: The England goalkeeper had a quiet match, with no saves required and primarily focused on distributing the ball to initiate attacks. Rating: 6
Reece James: A favorite of manager Thomas Tuchel, James solidified his role as the right-back by showcasing his skills on the ball and assisting Declan Rice with a superb cross for the second goal. Rating: 7
Marc Guehi: Playing as the right-sided centre-back, a position not typically his own, Guehi performed solidly in the absence of John Stones due to injury. With both players fit, they are expected to be the starting centre-backs for England at the World Cup. Rating: 6
Dan Burn: Not significantly challenged defensively, Burn was tasked with advancing the ball. He was dominant in aerial duels but had little else to do during the match. Rating: 6
Myles Lewis-Skelly: Similar to his defensive counterparts, Lewis-Skelly was not heavily tested. He played a traditional left-back role, focusing on width rather than inverting into midfield as he often does for Arsenal. A solid performance overall. Rating: 6
Elliot Anderson: Making a strong debut for Nottingham Forest, Anderson was comfortable in possession and effectively managed the space in front of England's back four. He missed a significant scoring opportunity but showed promise in his international debut. Rating: 7.5
Declan Rice: Continuing in the number eight role he occupies at Arsenal, Rice capitalized on his running ability, scoring the second goal with a well-placed header before being substituted. Rating: 7
Eberechi Eze: Given the chance to shine in the number 10 role, Eze had a few opportunities but failed to convert. He contributed a key pass leading to the opening goal but struggled to make a significant impact. Rating: 6
Marcus Rashford: Rashford started positively, showcasing his skills and creating a significant chance after a rebound from Eze's shot, but he missed the target. He was substituted in the second half. Rating: 6
Noni Madueke: Like Rashford, Madueke consistently sought to take on defenders. He earned an early yellow card and provided the cross that led to the opening goal. Rating: 7
Harry Kane: With limited opportunities in a crowded penalty area, Kane did not drop back into deeper positions as often. He had a chance to set up Anderson but misplayed the pass slightly. He nearly connected with a dangerous cross from James in the first half. Rating: 6
Substitutes
Tino Livramento: Entering the game in the 68th minute with the match secured at 2-0, Livramento was eager to utilize his speed to create opportunities. Rating: 6
Anthony Gordon: Replacing Rashford, Gordon had limited chances to make an impact. Rating: 5
Morgan Rogers: Coming on to play in an advanced midfield role behind Kane, Rogers, back at his home club, also struggled to find involvement. Rating: 6
Ezri Konsa: Brought on to replace Guehi, Konsa was not significantly tested during his time on the pitch. Rating: 6
Morgan Gibbs-White: Gibbs-White had just over 10 minutes of play, but the match was already in hand. Rating: 6
How BBC Sport Readers Rated the Players