{"id":30971,"date":"2026-04-21T08:26:47","date_gmt":"2026-04-21T08:26:47","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/eplvip.com\/index.php\/2026\/04\/21\/england-player-evaluation-cheat-code-nico-oreilly-has-become-man-citys-ngolo-kante\/"},"modified":"2026-04-21T08:26:47","modified_gmt":"2026-04-21T08:26:47","slug":"england-player-evaluation-cheat-code-nico-oreilly-has-become-man-citys-ngolo-kante","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/eplvip.com\/index.php\/2026\/04\/21\/england-player-evaluation-cheat-code-nico-oreilly-has-become-man-citys-ngolo-kante\/","title":{"rendered":"England player evaluation: &#8220;Cheat code Nico O&#8217;Reilly has become Man City&#8217;s N&#8217;Golo Kante&#8221;"},"content":{"rendered":"<p> <br \/>\n<\/p>\n<div id=\"article-body\">\n<h2 class=\"LeadText_lead-text__wd_PA __className_b56358\" data-testid=\"leadtext\">With less than two months left until manager Thomas Tuchel selects his final England squad for this summer&#8217;s World Cup, chief football writer John Cross has provided his latest assessment of England players.<\/h2>\n<div class=\"Byline_byline-container__K_Owl\" data-testid=\"byline\"><span class=\"Byline_byline-content-wrapper__Imque\" data-testid=\"byline-content\"><\/p>\n<div class=\"Byline_author-badge-date-wrapper__Q7jj1\">\n<p><span class=\"\" data-testid=\"byline-publishedDate\">05:00, April 21, 2026<\/span><span class=\"ArticleTimestamp_updated-date__7qD4Q ArticleTimestamp_updated-date-with-published__iFKpF\" data-testid=\"byline-updatedDate\">Updated April 21, 2026, 09:16<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<p><\/span><\/div>\n<div class=\"ImageEmbed_image-embed__0T8WX ImageEmbed_image-lead__Ti3qQ\" data-testid=\"leadimage\" data-tmdatatrack=\"content-unit\" data-tmdatatrack-articleid=\"37045249\">\n<div class=\"ImageEmbed_image-container__2AIQm\">\n<figure class=\"Figure_figure__Uce4f\" style=\"--figure-aspect-ratio:1.5\"><img decoding=\"async\" alt=\"Nico O'Reilly has secured a place in England's starting XI \" loading=\"eager\" sizes=\"(max-width: 508px) 508px, (max-width: 615px) 615px, 1200px\" src=\"https:\/\/i2-prod.mirror.co.uk\/article37045249.ece\/ALTERNATES\/s1200f\/0_DM-plane-main-copy.jpg\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i2-prod.mirror.co.uk\/article37045249.ece\/ALTERNATES\/s508\/0_DM-plane-main-copy.jpg 508w, https:\/\/i2-prod.mirror.co.uk\/article37045249.ece\/ALTERNATES\/s615\/0_DM-plane-main-copy.jpg 615w, https:\/\/i2-prod.mirror.co.uk\/article37045249.ece\/ALTERNATES\/s1200f\/0_DM-plane-main-copy.jpg 1200w\"\/><\/figure>\n<\/div><figcaption class=\"ImageCaption_caption__j7HRu\" data-testid=\"image-caption\">\n<p aria-label=\"Nico O\u2019Reilly has nailed down his place in England\u2019s starting XI \" class=\"ImageCaption_caption-title__ccyQU\" data-testid=\"caption-title\">Nico O&#8217;Reilly has secured a place in England&#8217;s starting XI <\/p>\n<\/figcaption><\/div>\n<p class=\"Paragraph_paragraph-text__PVKlh  undefined\" data-tmdatatrack=\"content-unit\" data-tmdatatrack-type=\"paragraph\">Actually, there was a discussion a while ago.<\/p>\n<p class=\"Paragraph_paragraph-text__PVKlh  undefined\" data-tmdatatrack=\"content-unit\" data-tmdatatrack-type=\"paragraph\">Okay, that seems like a formality. Not only has Nico O&#8217;Reilly secured a place in England&#8217;s starting XI, he will go into the World Cup as one of the most exciting and in-form players in the squad.<\/p>\n<p class=\"Paragraph_paragraph-text__PVKlh  undefined\" data-tmdatatrack=\"content-unit\" data-tmdatatrack-type=\"paragraph\">If there were ever talks between O&#8217;Reilly and Newcastle&#8217;s Lewis Hall, there aren&#8217;t any now. Manchester City star O&#8217;Reilly has spent a significant portion of this season playing in midfield.<\/p>\n<p class=\"Paragraph_paragraph-text__PVKlh  undefined\" data-tmdatatrack=\"content-unit\" data-tmdatatrack-type=\"paragraph\">Currently, he seems to be playing in two positions, from left-back to full-back to midfielder and all over the pitch. He became City&#8217;s N&#8217;Golo Kante.<\/p>\n<p><span data-testid=\"readmore\" class=\"ReadMore_readmore-prefix__xS44r __className_952af0\">read more: <span class=\"ReadMore_readmore-link__eF9pN\">Jamie Carragher reignites Rio Ferdinand feud with cruel Premier League &#8216;best of all time&#8217; quip<\/span><\/span><span data-testid=\"readmore\" class=\"ReadMore_readmore-prefix__xS44r __className_952af0\">read more: <span class=\"ReadMore_readmore-link__eF9pN\">Jamie Carragher disagrees with Roy Keane&#8217;s defense of Arsenal star: &#8216;It&#8217;s tough&#8217;<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"Paragraph_paragraph-text__PVKlh  undefined\" data-tmdatatrack=\"content-unit\" data-tmdatatrack-type=\"paragraph\">Join us on Facebook! For the latest news, analysis and more on our Mirror Football Facebook page<\/p>\n<p class=\"Paragraph_paragraph-text__PVKlh  undefined\" data-tmdatatrack=\"content-unit\" data-tmdatatrack-type=\"paragraph\">He covers every blade of grass and looks sensational. He\u2019s strong, he closes on players and gets forward. He dominates the game from full-back.<\/p>\n<p class=\"Paragraph_paragraph-text__PVKlh  undefined\" data-tmdatatrack=\"content-unit\" data-tmdatatrack-type=\"paragraph\">He was great against Arsenal. It&#8217;s strange how there are so many obvious candidates for Football Writers&#8217; Association Player of the Year.<\/p>\n<p class=\"Paragraph_paragraph-text__PVKlh  undefined\" data-tmdatatrack=\"content-unit\" data-tmdatatrack-type=\"paragraph\">Arsenal&#8217;s Declan Rice and Manchester United&#8217;s Bruno Fernandes have had great seasons and have deservedly earned a lot of praise. But winners ideally come from teams that win trophies, which is why it&#8217;s hard to figure out who City&#8217;s standout candidate is.<\/p>\n<p class=\"Paragraph_paragraph-text__PVKlh  undefined\" data-tmdatatrack=\"content-unit\" data-tmdatatrack-type=\"paragraph\">Erling Haaland scored many goals. Marc Gu\u00e9hi and Antoine Semenyo have signed innovative contracts. Rayan Cherki is very interesting.<\/p>\n<p class=\"Paragraph_paragraph-text__PVKlh  undefined\" data-tmdatatrack=\"content-unit\" data-tmdatatrack-type=\"paragraph\">But O&#8217;Reilly should be right there. He scored big goals, played in big games and showed he deserves to be on the big stage.<\/p>\n<div class=\"Teaser_cover-wrapper__VVV7O\" data-testid=\"opinion-teaser-image\"><img decoding=\"async\" alt=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/i2-prod.mirror.co.uk\/article37007272.ece\/ALTERNATES\/s650\/0_imagemaker-2026-04-13T161807987.jpg\"\/><\/p>\n<p><span data-testid=\"label-text\" class=\"Label_text__tRLWj\">opinion<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"OpinionTeaser_content-wrapper__TVVPL OpinionTeaser_large__m6_Lk\">\n<div data-testid=\"teaser-author\" class=\"TeaserAuthor_author__h_bIR TeaserAuthor_large__QjYde\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/i2-prod.mirror.co.uk\/article2206564.ece\/ALTERNATES\/s338a\/john_cross.png\" alt=\"Author avatar\"\/><span class=\"TeaserAuthor_author-name__YmKL2\">john cross<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"Teaser_cover-wrapper__VVV7O\" data-testid=\"opinion-teaser-image\"><img decoding=\"async\" alt=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/i2-prod.mirror.co.uk\/article36974274.ece\/ALTERNATES\/s650\/0_imagemaker-2026-04-06T120953620.jpg\"\/><\/p>\n<p><span data-testid=\"label-text\" class=\"Label_text__tRLWj\">opinion<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"OpinionTeaser_content-wrapper__TVVPL OpinionTeaser_large__m6_Lk\">\n<div data-testid=\"teaser-author\" class=\"TeaserAuthor_author__h_bIR TeaserAuthor_large__QjYde\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/i2-prod.mirror.co.uk\/article2206564.ece\/ALTERNATES\/s338a\/john_cross.png\" alt=\"Author avatar\"\/><span class=\"TeaserAuthor_author-name__YmKL2\">john cross<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p class=\"Paragraph_paragraph-text__PVKlh  undefined\" data-tmdatatrack=\"content-unit\" data-tmdatatrack-type=\"paragraph\">There is less than two months left until England manager Thomas Tuchel has to select his final England squad for this summer&#8217;s World Cup, and there is intense competition for almost every position.<\/p>\n<p class=\"Paragraph_paragraph-text__PVKlh  undefined\" data-tmdatatrack=\"content-unit\" data-tmdatatrack-type=\"paragraph\">As the countdown to the 2026 tournament heats up, some of the Premier League and Europe&#8217;s top players are vying for the same spots, while others have until the end of the season to make up.<\/p>\n<p class=\"Paragraph_paragraph-text__PVKlh  undefined\" data-tmdatatrack=\"content-unit\" data-tmdatatrack-type=\"paragraph\">Here, Cross gives his latest verdict on the players he saw live during Manchester City&#8217;s 2-1 win over Arsenal on Sunday, and the team as a whole. You will have the opportunity to voice your opinion in the article below, so please join us.<\/p>\n<figure data-testid=\"embed-placeholder\" class=\"EmbedPlaceholder_figure__NLMFl undefined false\"><figcaption>Content cannot be displayed without consent<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<h2 class=\"HeadingTwo_heading-two__4TTeG  __className_d35a51\">This week&#8217;s England player ratings<\/h2>\n<h4 class=\"HeadingFour_heading-four__M_w7B  __className_d35a51\">man city v arsenal<\/h4>\n<h4 class=\"HeadingFour_heading-four__M_w7B  __className_d35a51\">Nico O&#8217;Reilly<\/h4>\n<div data-testid=\"image-group\">\n<div class=\"ImageEmbed_image-embed__0T8WX false\" data-testid=\"imageembed-36964645\" data-tmdatatrack=\"content-unit\" data-tmdatatrack-articleid=\"36964645\" data-tmdatatrack-type=\"image\">\n<div class=\"ImageEmbed_image-container__2AIQm\">\n<figure class=\"Figure_figure__Uce4f\" style=\"--figure-aspect-ratio:1.5\"><img decoding=\"async\" alt=\"Nico O'Reilly wins Carabao Cup title\" loading=\"lazy\" sizes=\"(max-width: 458px) 458px, (max-width: 615px) 615px, 1200px\" src=\"https:\/\/i2-prod.mirror.co.uk\/article36964645.ece\/ALTERNATES\/s1200e\/1_TOPSHOT-FBL-ENG-LCUP-ARSENAL-MAN-CITY.jpg\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i2-prod.mirror.co.uk\/article36964645.ece\/ALTERNATES\/s458b\/1_TOPSHOT-FBL-ENG-LCUP-ARSENAL-MAN-CITY.jpg 458w, https:\/\/i2-prod.mirror.co.uk\/article36964645.ece\/ALTERNATES\/s615b\/1_TOPSHOT-FBL-ENG-LCUP-ARSENAL-MAN-CITY.jpg 615w, https:\/\/i2-prod.mirror.co.uk\/article36964645.ece\/ALTERNATES\/s1200e\/1_TOPSHOT-FBL-ENG-LCUP-ARSENAL-MAN-CITY.jpg 1200w\"\/><\/figure>\n<\/div><figcaption class=\"ImageCaption_caption__j7HRu\" data-testid=\"image-caption\">\n<p aria-label=\"Nico O'Reilly was instrumental to Manchester City's Carabao Cup win over Arsenal earlier this season\" class=\"ImageCaption_caption-title__ccyQU\" data-testid=\"caption-title\">Nico O&#8217;Reilly was instrumental in Manchester City&#8217;s Carabao Cup victory over Arsenal earlier this season (Image: ADRIAN DENNIS, AFP via Getty Images)<\/p>\n<\/figcaption><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p class=\"Paragraph_paragraph-text__PVKlh  undefined\" data-tmdatatrack=\"content-unit\" data-tmdatatrack-type=\"paragraph\">Match Rating: 8\/10<\/p>\n<p class=\"Paragraph_paragraph-text__PVKlh  undefined\" data-tmdatatrack=\"content-unit\" data-tmdatatrack-type=\"paragraph\">Strong, determined, and powerful. He looked just dynamite, finding his way out of tight corners and winning the ball under pressure.<\/p>\n<p class=\"Paragraph_paragraph-text__PVKlh  undefined\" data-tmdatatrack=\"content-unit\" data-tmdatatrack-type=\"paragraph\">Current form: 9\/10<\/p>\n<p class=\"Paragraph_paragraph-text__PVKlh  undefined\" data-tmdatatrack=\"content-unit\" data-tmdatatrack-type=\"paragraph\">He looks sensational. He is probably the best English player in the Premier League at the moment. Yes, that&#8217;s good.<\/p>\n<p class=\"Paragraph_paragraph-text__PVKlh  undefined\" data-tmdatatrack=\"content-unit\" data-tmdatatrack-type=\"paragraph\">England team rating: 9\/10<\/p>\n<p class=\"Paragraph_paragraph-text__PVKlh  undefined\" data-tmdatatrack=\"content-unit\" data-tmdatatrack-type=\"paragraph\">He was glued to the team and beat Lewis Hall in the race to start at left back.<\/p>\n<h4 class=\"HeadingFour_heading-four__M_w7B  __className_d35a51\">Mark Gehi:<\/h4>\n<p class=\"Paragraph_paragraph-text__PVKlh  undefined\" data-tmdatatrack=\"content-unit\" data-tmdatatrack-type=\"paragraph\">Match Rating: 8\/10<\/p>\n<p class=\"Paragraph_paragraph-text__PVKlh  undefined\" data-tmdatatrack=\"content-unit\" data-tmdatatrack-type=\"paragraph\">It was another cool performance, and he played with such calmness and composure that it calmed down the entire team.<\/p>\n<p class=\"Paragraph_paragraph-text__PVKlh  undefined\" data-tmdatatrack=\"content-unit\" data-tmdatatrack-type=\"paragraph\">Current form: 8\/10<\/p>\n<p class=\"Paragraph_paragraph-text__PVKlh  undefined\" data-tmdatatrack=\"content-unit\" data-tmdatatrack-type=\"paragraph\">If City win the Treble, he will have played a huge role. He looks classy and can play with any partner.<\/p>\n<p class=\"Paragraph_paragraph-text__PVKlh  undefined\" data-tmdatatrack=\"content-unit\" data-tmdatatrack-type=\"paragraph\">England team rating: 9\/10<\/p>\n<p class=\"Paragraph_paragraph-text__PVKlh  undefined\" data-tmdatatrack=\"content-unit\" data-tmdatatrack-type=\"paragraph\">A nail-biting starter. He is very calm and collected and is a reassuring presence at England&#8217;s back. Top quality.<\/p>\n<h4 class=\"HeadingFour_heading-four__M_w7B  __className_d35a51\">phil foden<\/h4>\n<p class=\"Paragraph_paragraph-text__PVKlh  undefined\" data-tmdatatrack=\"content-unit\" data-tmdatatrack-type=\"paragraph\">Match Rating: 5\/10<\/p>\n<p class=\"Paragraph_paragraph-text__PVKlh  undefined\" data-tmdatatrack=\"content-unit\" data-tmdatatrack-type=\"paragraph\">He made another late cameo as Rayan Cherki. Unfortunately, as Cherki&#8217;s influence has grown, his minutes as a sub have diminished.<\/p>\n<p class=\"Paragraph_paragraph-text__PVKlh  undefined\" data-tmdatatrack=\"content-unit\" data-tmdatatrack-type=\"paragraph\">Current form: 5\/10<\/p>\n<p class=\"Paragraph_paragraph-text__PVKlh  undefined\" data-tmdatatrack=\"content-unit\" data-tmdatatrack-type=\"paragraph\">You just don&#8217;t have time to shine. No one doubts his talent or qualifications, but it would take a major change in fortunes to get him into that position. I&#8217;m behind.<\/p>\n<p class=\"Paragraph_paragraph-text__PVKlh  undefined\" data-tmdatatrack=\"content-unit\" data-tmdatatrack-type=\"paragraph\">England team rating: 5\/10<\/p>\n<p class=\"Paragraph_paragraph-text__PVKlh  undefined\" data-tmdatatrack=\"content-unit\" data-tmdatatrack-type=\"paragraph\">It could be a shootout between Foden and Cole Palmer for the third No.10 role&#8230;and Palmer is in the lead.<\/p>\n<p class=\"Paragraph_paragraph-text__PVKlh  undefined\" data-tmdatatrack=\"content-unit\" data-tmdatatrack-type=\"paragraph\">Do you agree with John Cross? Share your opinion on the England national team&#8217;s slider below, both internally and externally.<\/p>\n<h4 class=\"HeadingFour_heading-four__M_w7B  __className_d35a51\">Declan Rice<\/h4>\n<p class=\"Paragraph_paragraph-text__PVKlh  undefined\" data-tmdatatrack=\"content-unit\" data-tmdatatrack-type=\"paragraph\">Match Rating: 7\/10<\/p>\n<p class=\"Paragraph_paragraph-text__PVKlh  undefined\" data-tmdatatrack=\"content-unit\" data-tmdatatrack-type=\"paragraph\">Without a doubt one of Arsenal&#8217;s best players at the Etihad. The rice covered every blade of grass. He gave his all and returned to his best, but was unable to lead Arsenal to a result.<\/p>\n<p class=\"Paragraph_paragraph-text__PVKlh  undefined\" data-tmdatatrack=\"content-unit\" data-tmdatatrack-type=\"paragraph\">Current form: 8\/10<\/p>\n<p class=\"Paragraph_paragraph-text__PVKlh  undefined\" data-tmdatatrack=\"content-unit\" data-tmdatatrack-type=\"paragraph\">In wonderful form. And even when he wasn&#8217;t at his best against Sporting Lisbon, he pushed through and played. He was great even back then. The only worry is burnout. he gave everything.<\/p>\n<p class=\"Paragraph_paragraph-text__PVKlh  undefined\" data-tmdatatrack=\"content-unit\" data-tmdatatrack-type=\"paragraph\">England team rating: 9\/10<\/p>\n<p class=\"Paragraph_paragraph-text__PVKlh  undefined\" data-tmdatatrack=\"content-unit\" data-tmdatatrack-type=\"paragraph\">He is firmly nailed down as a starter and England desperately need him to be fit, fresh and ready to stand a chance at the World Cup.<\/p>\n<h4 class=\"HeadingFour_heading-four__M_w7B  __className_d35a51\">Eberechi Eze<\/h4>\n<p class=\"Paragraph_paragraph-text__PVKlh  undefined\" data-tmdatatrack=\"content-unit\" data-tmdatatrack-type=\"paragraph\">Match Rating: 7\/10<\/p>\n<p class=\"Paragraph_paragraph-text__PVKlh  undefined\" data-tmdatatrack=\"content-unit\" data-tmdatatrack-type=\"paragraph\">This is why he stood out. Although he played on the left of midfield rather than on the left wing, he did a good job and also linked up well with Martin Odegaard. He sacrificed himself for the team and also showed that he is versatile, able to play in different roles.<\/p>\n<p class=\"Paragraph_paragraph-text__PVKlh  undefined\" data-tmdatatrack=\"content-unit\" data-tmdatatrack-type=\"paragraph\">Current form: 8\/10<\/p>\n<p class=\"Paragraph_paragraph-text__PVKlh  undefined\" data-tmdatatrack=\"content-unit\" data-tmdatatrack-type=\"paragraph\">Arsenal need him for his drive, quality and game intelligence. Here&#8217;s the problem &#8211; he&#8217;s been in and out of teams. Did Arsenal really need him last summer? Probably not. But through his determination, he has proven that they do now.<\/p>\n<p class=\"Paragraph_paragraph-text__PVKlh  undefined\" data-tmdatatrack=\"content-unit\" data-tmdatatrack-type=\"paragraph\">England team rating: 7\/10<\/p>\n<p class=\"Paragraph_paragraph-text__PVKlh  undefined\" data-tmdatatrack=\"content-unit\" data-tmdatatrack-type=\"paragraph\">His opportunities have expanded. Gifted, he is versatile and can play a variety of roles, which may actually give him an edge over some of his rivals. It&#8217;s coming fast.<\/p>\n<h4 class=\"HeadingFour_heading-four__M_w7B  __className_d35a51\">Noni Maduke<\/h4>\n<div data-testid=\"image-group\">\n<div class=\"ImageEmbed_image-embed__0T8WX false\" data-testid=\"imageembed-37024049\" data-tmdatatrack=\"content-unit\" data-tmdatatrack-articleid=\"37024049\" data-tmdatatrack-type=\"image\">\n<div class=\"ImageEmbed_image-container__2AIQm\">\n<figure class=\"Figure_figure__Uce4f\" style=\"--figure-aspect-ratio:1.5\"><img decoding=\"async\" alt=\"Noni Madueke limps and falls during Arsenal's Champions League match against Sporting\" loading=\"lazy\" sizes=\"(max-width: 458px) 458px, (max-width: 615px) 615px, 1200px\" src=\"https:\/\/i2-prod.mirror.co.uk\/article37024049.ece\/ALTERNATES\/s1200e\/0_GettyImages-2271511739.jpg\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i2-prod.mirror.co.uk\/article37024049.ece\/ALTERNATES\/s458b\/0_GettyImages-2271511739.jpg 458w, https:\/\/i2-prod.mirror.co.uk\/article37024049.ece\/ALTERNATES\/s615b\/0_GettyImages-2271511739.jpg 615w, https:\/\/i2-prod.mirror.co.uk\/article37024049.ece\/ALTERNATES\/s1200e\/0_GettyImages-2271511739.jpg 1200w\"\/><\/figure>\n<\/div><figcaption class=\"ImageCaption_caption__j7HRu\" data-testid=\"image-caption\">\n<p aria-label=\"Noni Madueke didn't have the best of weekends\" class=\"ImageCaption_caption-title__ccyQU\" data-testid=\"caption-title\">Noni Madueke didn&#8217;t have the best weekend (Image: (Mike Hewitt\/Getty Images))<\/p>\n<\/figcaption><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p class=\"Paragraph_paragraph-text__PVKlh  undefined\" data-tmdatatrack=\"content-unit\" data-tmdatatrack-type=\"paragraph\">Match Rating: 5\/10<\/p>\n<p class=\"Paragraph_paragraph-text__PVKlh  undefined\" data-tmdatatrack=\"content-unit\" data-tmdatatrack-type=\"paragraph\">I was hooked at halftime. I didn&#8217;t play well. I&#8217;m not feeling well and I&#8217;m not making things happen. He also doesn&#8217;t offer as much defensive coverage as Gabriel Martinelli.<\/p>\n<p class=\"Paragraph_paragraph-text__PVKlh  undefined\" data-tmdatatrack=\"content-unit\" data-tmdatatrack-type=\"paragraph\">Current form: 5\/10<\/p>\n<p class=\"Paragraph_paragraph-text__PVKlh  undefined\" data-tmdatatrack=\"content-unit\" data-tmdatatrack-type=\"paragraph\">It was very soaked. He looks like a player who is struggling while his team is struggling. He&#8217;s been slipping and has to get back on track quickly. Bukayo Saka is obviously ahead, but Jarrod Bowen has usurped him.<\/p>\n<p class=\"Paragraph_paragraph-text__PVKlh  undefined\" data-tmdatatrack=\"content-unit\" data-tmdatatrack-type=\"paragraph\">England team rating: 6\/10<\/p>\n<p class=\"Paragraph_paragraph-text__PVKlh  undefined\" data-tmdatatrack=\"content-unit\" data-tmdatatrack-type=\"paragraph\">His condition deteriorated and he fell to third place in the two-horse race.<\/p>\n<h4 class=\"HeadingFour_heading-four__M_w7B  __className_d35a51\">ben white<\/h4>\n<p class=\"Paragraph_paragraph-text__PVKlh  undefined\" data-tmdatatrack=\"content-unit\" data-tmdatatrack-type=\"paragraph\">Match Rating: 6\/10<\/p>\n<p class=\"Paragraph_paragraph-text__PVKlh  undefined\" data-tmdatatrack=\"content-unit\" data-tmdatatrack-type=\"paragraph\">Perhaps Arsenal&#8217;s decision to use Cristian Mosquera as a temporary right-back rather than a natural right-back is an indictment of White&#8217;s position. why? Because White is separated from Boyle and Mosquera is the better defender.<\/p>\n<p class=\"Paragraph_paragraph-text__PVKlh  undefined\" data-tmdatatrack=\"content-unit\" data-tmdatatrack-type=\"paragraph\">Current form: 5\/10<\/p>\n<p class=\"Paragraph_paragraph-text__PVKlh  undefined\" data-tmdatatrack=\"content-unit\" data-tmdatatrack-type=\"paragraph\">Arsenal needed him in Julian Timber&#8217;s absence, but they haven&#8217;t really seized the opportunity yet. White is a good player, but he has actually continued to develop after the injury layoff and has yet to rediscover his best form.<\/p>\n<p class=\"Paragraph_paragraph-text__PVKlh  undefined\" data-tmdatatrack=\"content-unit\" data-tmdatatrack-type=\"paragraph\">England team rating: 5\/10<\/p>\n<p class=\"Paragraph_paragraph-text__PVKlh  undefined\" data-tmdatatrack=\"content-unit\" data-tmdatatrack-type=\"paragraph\">An impossible scream. He thought he had taken his chances in the last two Wembley friendlies, but he actually slipped back.<\/p>\n<h2 class=\"HeadingTwo_heading-two__4TTeG  __className_d35a51\">England player ratings \u2013 Likelihood of getting on a plane<\/h2>\n<p class=\"Paragraph_paragraph-text__PVKlh  undefined\" data-tmdatatrack=\"content-unit\" data-tmdatatrack-type=\"paragraph\">goalkeeper<\/p>\n<p>Jordan Pickford 10 Dean Henderson 9 James Trafford 8 Aaron Ramsdale 6 Jason Steele 6<\/p>\n<p class=\"Paragraph_paragraph-text__PVKlh  undefined\" data-tmdatatrack=\"content-unit\" data-tmdatatrack-type=\"paragraph\">defender<\/p>\n<p>Mark Gehi 9 Ezri Konsa 9 John Stones 8 Dan Byrne 7 Trevor Chalobah 6 Harry Maguire 6 Jarel Quansah 6 Fikayo Tomori 4<\/p>\n<p class=\"Paragraph_paragraph-text__PVKlh  undefined\" data-tmdatatrack=\"content-unit\" data-tmdatatrack-type=\"paragraph\">right full back<\/p>\n<p>Reece James 8 Tino Libramento 8 Ben White 5 Left-back Nico O&#8217;Reilly 9 Lewis Hall 8 Jed Spence 6<\/p>\n<p class=\"Paragraph_paragraph-text__PVKlh  undefined\" data-tmdatatrack=\"content-unit\" data-tmdatatrack-type=\"paragraph\">midfielder<\/p>\n<p>Declan Rice 9 Elliot Anderson 9 Jordan Henderson 7 Koby Mainu 7 James Garner 7 Adam Wharton 6 Alex Scott 6<\/p>\n<p class=\"Paragraph_paragraph-text__PVKlh  undefined\" data-tmdatatrack=\"content-unit\" data-tmdatatrack-type=\"paragraph\">No10s<\/p>\n<p>Morgan Rogers 9 Jude Bellingham 9 Eberechi Eze 7 Cole Palmer 6 Phil Foden 5<\/p>\n<p class=\"Paragraph_paragraph-text__PVKlh  undefined\" data-tmdatatrack=\"content-unit\" data-tmdatatrack-type=\"paragraph\">right wing<\/p>\n<p>Bukayo Saka 8 Jarrod Bowen 8 Noni Maduke 6<\/p>\n<p class=\"Paragraph_paragraph-text__PVKlh  undefined\" data-tmdatatrack=\"content-unit\" data-tmdatatrack-type=\"paragraph\">left wing<\/p>\n<p>Marcus Rashford 8 Anthony Gordon 8<\/p>\n<p class=\"Paragraph_paragraph-text__PVKlh  undefined\" data-tmdatatrack=\"content-unit\" data-tmdatatrack-type=\"paragraph\">strikers<\/p>\n<p>Harry Kane 10 Ollie Watkins 7 Dominic Calvert-Lewin 6 Dominic Solanke 6 Danny Welbeck 6<\/p>\n<p class=\"Paragraph_paragraph-text__PVKlh  undefined\" data-tmdatatrack=\"content-unit\" data-tmdatatrack-type=\"paragraph\">Join our new WhatsApp community and receive Mirror Football content every day. 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