England overcame hostility, altitude and Jarell Quansah’s red card as Thomas Tuchel’s side edged a 3-2 blockbuster against World Cup co-hosts Mexico to set-up a quarter-final clash with Norway .
The back-to-back European Championship finalists faced all manner of obstacles heading into Sunday’s last-16 tie at the majestic Estadio Azteca , where kick-off was delayed by an hour due to a storm.
Here we take a look at how the players rated:
Jordan Pickford
Jordan Pickford - 10 (out of 10)
Produced a heroic performance on the day he equalled Peter Shilton’s record for World Cup appearances.
Jarell Quansah
Jarell Quansah - 5
Was back in the side after injury and performed admirably until receiving a red card in the 54th minute for a reckless challenge on Jesus Gallardo .
Ezri Konsa
Ezri Konsa - 9
Was a rock at central defence and then moved to the right when Quansah was sent off in a monumental display.
Marc Guehi
Marc Guehi - 9
Marshalled the defence with maturity and composure, producing some vital clearances.
Nico O'Reilly
Nico O'Reilly - 8
Hit a post in a dominant spell at the start of the second half and defended well.
Elliot Anderson
Elliot Anderson - 8
His aggressive press won the ball for the second goal and provided an important shield.
Declan Rice
Declan Rice - 8
Booked inside 50 seconds, but the midfielder produced a controlled performance throughout.
Bukayo Saka
Bukayo Saka - 6
Provided the opening goal with some good wing play, but was sacrificed after Quansah’s red card.
Jude Bellingham
Jude Bellingham - 10
A warrior throughout, two goals in 98 seconds, a goal-saving clearance and non-stop running. A performance of a lifetime.
Anthony Gordon
Anthony Gordon - 9
Hugely important to England , winning the penalty and providing attacking and defensive support.
Harry Kane
Harry Kane - 9
Kept ice cool to score a penalty in a cauldron, defended from the front and remains in the race for the Golden Boot.
Substitutes
John Stones (on for Saka, 57): Came on and added defensive solidity. 8
Djed Spence (on for O’Reilly, 74): Played at left-back and produced some huge defensive moments. 8
Dan Burn (on for Anderson, 75): Brought on for his first World Cup minutes and produced some heroic blocks. 9
Morgan Rogers (on for Kane, 90): Added late energy to England’s pressing. 7
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