England player ratings vs Mexico: five players scored 6/10 and one got a perfect 10/10.
England fought hard to reach the World Cup quarter-final, winning 3-2 against Mexico at the Azteca Stadium. They became only the third team since 1966 to do so. Jude Bellingham scored twice, and Harry Kane added a penalty to help secure the win, especially after Mexico played with 10 men for 47 minutes following Jarell Quansah’s red card.
Mexico scored first with Julian Quinones in the first half, but England led 2-1 at halftime. Raul Jimenez’s penalty made it 3-2 in the 69th minute, putting pressure on England late in the game. However, England held on after a hydration break and will now face Norway in the quarter-final, after Erling Haaland helped Norway beat Brazil earlier that night.
Player ratings:
– Jordan Pickford – 8: Made important saves and did well despite conceding goals.
– Nico O’Reilly – 6: Defended well in the first half and helped attack in the second, even hitting the post.
– Marc Guehi – 6: Had some trouble with crosses at times but defended well in the second half.
– Ezri Konsa – 6: Similar to Guehi; played especially well after Quansah’s red card, moving to right back.
– Jarell Quansah – 4: Played okay before a reckless challenge led to his red card, almost costing the team dearly.
– Declan Rice – 6: Helped start the first goal with a strong run and defended solidly all game.
– Elliot Anderson – 6: Played well in midfield, winning key balls to start attacks.
– Anthony Gordon – 8: Very important in the second half with strong runs, holding up the ball, and his quick pace helped win the penalty.
– Jude Bellingham – 10: Worked nonstop, scored two goals, and even cleared a ball to stop a Mexican equalizer—outstanding performance.
– Bukayo Saka – 7: Assisted the first goal and worked hard all game, helping out defensively before being subbed.
– Harry Kane – 8: Assisted Bellingham’s second goal, scored a penalty, but also gave away a penalty. Made history by both scoring and conceding a penalty in one World Cup match.
– John Stones (for Saka) – 6: Showed his experience and calmness when he came on.
– Djed Spence (for O’Reilly) – 6: Defended bravely and made an important last-minute challenge.
– Dan Burn (for Anderson) – 6: Worked hard off the bench to help keep England strong defensively.
– Morgan Rogers (for Kane) – 5: Came on late and helped see the game through, though with little chance to influence it.