Jude Bellingham and Harry Kane rose to the occasion as England came from behind to beat Slovakia in extra time and book their place in the Euro 2024 quarter-finals. With time running out, Bellingham equalised in stunning fashion before captain Kane wrapped up the 2-1 comeback victory. Advertisement Here, the PA news agency ranks the performance of Gareth Southgate’s side.
Jordan Pickford: Could do nothing about the Slovakia goal and had little to do besides watch his team-mates toil to get back in the game. 6 (out of 10) Kyle Walker: Out of sorts performance from one of Southgate’s elder statesmen as he struggled in both halves of the pitch. 5 John Stones: Poor distribution from the back for another player with such tournament experience.
5 Advertisement Marc Guehi: Hardest night at the Euros after a fine group stage, early booking did not help settle any nerves but made a crucial flick-on for Bellingham’s leveller. 6 Advertisement Slovakia’s Ivan Schranz beats England’s Marc Guehi before scoring their side’s first goal. Photo: Adam Davy/PA.
Kieran Trippier: Again looked like a right-sided player filling in at left-back and that has left the team disjointed throughout the finals. 5 Advertisement Kobbie Mainoo: The one change made by Southgate and the 19-year-old stood tall among a poor team performance before tiring. 6 Declan Rice: A hard task when handed a different partner for the third game running and does not look as dynamic for England as he does at Arsenal.
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