England's Dominant Performance Against Andorra: Player Ratings and Analysis

Detailed analysis and player ratings from England's commanding win over Andorra in the World Cup 2026 qualifiers.

England continued their impressive run in the World Cup 2026 qualifiers with a decisive victory over Andorra. Here’s a detailed look at how each player performed in the match.

Starting XI

  • Jordan Pickford: Had a quiet game with no significant saves to make. Distributed the ball effectively to initiate attacks. Rating: 6

  • Reece James: Secured the right-back position with a strong performance, including an excellent cross that led to Declan Rice's goal. Rating: 7

  • Marc Guehi: Played out of his usual position but remained solid. His partnership with John Stones could be key for England in the World Cup. Rating: 6

  • Dan Burn: Dominant in the air but had little defensive work to do. Focused on driving the ball forward. Rating: 6

  • Myles Lewis-Skelly: Played a traditional left-back role, creating width without much defensive pressure. Rating: 6

  • Elliot Anderson: Made a solid debut, comfortable in possession and managed the space well in front of the defense. Rating: 7.5

  • Declan Rice: Played in the number eight role, contributing with a well-taken header for the second goal. Rating: 7

  • Eberechi Eze: Had a couple of chances but didn’t capitalize. Played a key pass leading to the opening goal. Rating: 6

  • Marcus Rashford: Started positively with skillful plays but missed a significant chance. Substituted in the second half. Rating: 6

  • Noni Madueke: Active on the wing, drew an early yellow card and his cross led to the opening goal. Rating: 7

  • Harry Kane: Limited chances in a crowded penalty area. Almost connected with a dangerous cross from James. Rating: 6

Substitutes

  • Tino Livramento: Came on in the 68th minute, used his pace effectively. Rating: 6

  • Anthony Gordon: Replaced Rashford but had little impact. Rating: 5

  • Morgan Rogers: Struggled to get involved in an advanced midfield role. Rating: 6

  • Ezri Konsa: Replaced Guehi but wasn’t tested. Rating: 6

  • Morgan Gibbs-White: Played the final 10 minutes with the game already secured. Rating: 6

BBC Sport Readers' Ratings

Readers rated the players out of 10, reflecting their performance in the match. The ratings provide an average from all submissions by BBC Sport users.

This match showcased England's depth and versatility as they continue their quest for World Cup qualification.

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