Spain 2-3 England: How England players rated - plus your verdicts

Published on: 15 October 2018

The England players celebrate after scoring during their first win in Spain for 31 years

England delivered a fine counter-attacking display as they stunned Spain to register their first victory in the Uefa Nations League.

Two goals from Raheem Sterling and a Marcus Rashford effort gave Gareth Southgate's side a 3-0 lead at the interval.

And although Spain pulled two goals back with headers from substitute Paco Alcacer and Sergio Ramos, England held on to claim a deserved win.

Sterling and Rashford grabbed the goals but how did you rate their performances? And how did Ben Chilwell do on his second start for the Three Lions?

Here's how BBC Sport's chief football writer Phil McNulty rated each of England's players in their 3-2 win...

Jordan Pickford (goalkeeper) - 7

Brilliant early save and simply exceptional with the ball at his feet to create two goals. Did have nervous moments and lucky not to concede a penalty after a moment of madness in his own area.

Your rating: 7.02

Jordan Pickford's distribution played a key part in two England goalsKieran Trippier (right-back) - 7

Very much at home at England level. Solid in defence with one superb early saving tackle and occasional shows of adventure in attack.

Your rating: 7.11

Joe Gomez (centre-back) - 8

Careless moment early on but grew into the game and responded when the pressure was on.

Your rating: 7.50

Harry Maguire (centre-back) - 7

Stood tall and powerful in the physical challenges as Spain bombarded England after the break.

Your rating: 7.25

Ben Chilwell (left-back) - 8

Outstanding once again as he built on his fine first start in Croatia.

Your rating: 7.15

Ben Chilwell impressed in defence and attack on only his second start for the Three LionsEric Dier (central midfield) - 8

Put England's marker down with a crunching early tackle on Spain hard man Sergio Ramos and was solid when the pressure was on.

Your rating: 6.60

Harry Winks (central midfield) - 7

Impressive return to England colours. Never shirked responsibility on the ball and showed maturity on a hectic night.

Your rating: 6.81

Ross Barkley (central midfield) - 7

Much improved from Rijeka. Can still frustrate but played a superb ball in the build-up to England's third goal.

Your rating: 6.73

Marcus Rashford (forward) - 7

Made up for those misses in Rijeka with a performance of pace, purpose and a goal.

Your rating: 7.75

Raheem Sterling (forward) - 9

Has he ever played better for England? Not for me. Ended that goal drought and was magnificent throughout.

Your rating: 8.18

Raheem Sterling's first international goals for three years capped a fine individual and England performanceHarry Kane (forward) - 8

Known as the main marksman but had a hand in all three goals and delivered an outstanding individual performance.

Your rating: 7.63

Substitutes

Kyle Walker (for Ross Barkley, 76 mins): No rating.

Your rating: 6.40

Trent Alexander-Arnold (for Kieran Trippier 85 minutes): No rating.

Your rating: 6.62

Nathaniel Chalobah (for Harry Winks 90 minutes): No rating.

Your rating: 5.88

And here are your ratings in full

Player of the match

SterlingRaheem Sterling

with an average of 8.18SpainSpainSpainEnglandEnglandEnglandSpainAvgSquad number9Player namePaco AlcácerAverage rating

5.46

Squad number10Player nameThiago AlcántaraAverage rating

4.60

Squad number22Player nameDani CeballosAverage rating

4.38

Squad number1Player nameDe GeaAverage rating

4.32

Squad number20Player nameAsensioAverage rating

4.24

Squad number12Player nameAlonsoAverage rating

4.20

Squad number5Player nameBusquetsAverage rating

4.16

Squad number6Player nameSaúlAverage rating

4.01

Squad number7Player nameMorataAverage rating

3.98

Squad number2Player nameJonnyAverage rating

3.88

Squad number17Player nameIago AspasAverage rating

3.85

Squad number4Player nameNachoAverage rating

3.79

Squad number19Player nameRodrigoAverage rating

3.77

Squad number15Player nameRamosAverage rating

3.75

EnglandAvgSquad number10Player nameSterlingAverage rating

8.18

Squad number11Player nameRashfordAverage rating

7.75

Squad number9Player nameKaneAverage rating

7.63

Squad number5Player nameGomezAverage rating

7.50

Squad number6Player nameMaguireAverage rating

7.25

Squad number3Player nameChilwellAverage rating

7.15

Squad number2Player nameTrippierAverage rating

7.11

Squad number1Player namePickfordAverage rating

7.02

Squad number8Player nameWinksAverage rating

6.81

Squad number7Player nameBarkleyAverage rating

6.73

Squad number14Player nameAlexander-ArnoldAverage rating

6.62

Squad number4Player nameDierAverage rating

6.60

Squad number12Player nameWalkerAverage rating

6.40

Squad number16Player nameChalobahAverage rating

5.88

Source: bbc.com

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