Netherlands 0-1 England: How Gareth Southgate's players rated in Amsterdam

Published on: 23 March 2018

Kyle Walker started on the right side of a back three but Joe Gomez had to be substituted after just 10 minutes when he picked up a knock

Jesse Lingard's second-half goal gave a new-look England side a 1-0 victory over the Netherlands in a friendly in Amsterdam as they continued their preparations for the World Cup in Russia.

It was England's first victory over the Dutch since a 4-1 thrashing at Wembley at Euro '96 and there was plenty to be encouraged by as manager Gareth Southgate re-shuffled his team selection.

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So how did the players rate? Here's BBC chief football writer Phil McNulty's verdict from Amsterdam...

Jordan Pickford (goalkeeper) 6

Couple of anxious moments but lots of confidence with the ball at his feet and safe handling.

Kieran Trippier (right wing-back) 6

Solid night in defence and always a danger in crossing positions.

John Stones (centre-back) 7

Solid and showed composure. Willing to bring the ball out of defence in a manner Southgate will have enjoyed.

Liverpool defender Joe Gomez had played just one game since the end of January before going off injured against the NetherlandsHarry Maguire (centre-back, replaced Joe Gomez in the 10th minute) - 6

Gave possession away in a dangerous position in the first half but otherwise was relatively untroubled against this poor Dutch side.

Kyle Walker (centre-back) 8 - MAN OF THE MATCH

Very comfortable in that unfamiliar role on the right side of defence. Pace a real asset there and a big bonus for Southgate.

Danny Rose (left wing-back) 5

Cross led to England's goal but wasted too many other opportunities and did not push his claims for Russia.

Jordan Henderson (central midfield) 7

Provided a good midfield platform. Passing was better than it has been in recent England performances and almost scored with a first-half header.

Jordan Henderson has been named captain five times under Gareth Southgate and wore the armband in AmsterdamAlex Oxlade-Chamberlain (central midfield) 6

Pretty anonymous although always hard-working. Still has work to do to present a convincing case for World Cup inclusion.

Marcus Rashford (forward) 7

Made up a lively, speedy front trio with Lingard and Sterling. Should have had a penalty in the second half.

Raheem Sterling (forward) 7

Ran tirelessly all night and was positive every time he had the ball.

Jesse Lingard (forward) 7

Match-winner. Busy and showed the eye for goal that could be vital in Russia.

Jesse Lingard scored his first goal in nine appearances for EnglandSubstitutes

Jamie Vardy (for Rashford, 67 minutes): Quiet appearance. No real chances. 5

Dele Alli (for Lingard, 67 minutes): Couple of strong runs into the area as England closed out the win. 6

Danny Welbeck (for Sterling, 67 minutes): Had one half-chance at the far post. 5

Ashley Young (for Rose, 71 minutes): Untroubled spell as a sub. His World Cup hopes were helped by Rose's display. 5

Eric Dier (for Maguire, 89 minutes): No rating.

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Source: bbc.com

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