{"id":54538,"date":"2026-03-31T20:56:17","date_gmt":"2026-03-31T20:56:17","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/eduzim.co.zw\/news\/?p=54538"},"modified":"2026-03-31T20:56:17","modified_gmt":"2026-03-31T20:56:17","slug":"c895p7epg3eoat_mediumrssat_campaignrss","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/eduzim.co.zw\/news\/2026\/03\/31\/c895p7epg3eoat_mediumrssat_campaignrss\/","title":{"rendered":"England player ratings: Which players impressed in Japan friendly and booked their World Cup place?"},"content":{"rendered":"<p> <script data-jetpack-boost=\"ignore\" async src=\"https:\/\/pagead2.googlesyndication.com\/pagead\/js\/adsbygoogle.js?client=ca-pub-1669381584671856\"\r\n     crossorigin=\"anonymous\"><\/script>\r\n<!-- Africa tv video display -->\r\n<ins class=\"adsbygoogle\"\r\n     style=\"display:block\"\r\n     data-ad-client=\"ca-pub-1669381584671856\"\r\n     data-ad-slot=\"3579572842\"\r\n     data-ad-format=\"auto\"\r\n     data-full-width-responsive=\"true\"><\/ins>\r\n<script data-jetpack-boost=\"ignore\">\r\n     (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({});\r\n<\/script><br \/>\n<\/p>\n<div>\n<p class=\"ssrcss-1q0x1qg-Paragraph e1jhz7w10\"><b class=\"ssrcss-1xjjfut-BoldText e5tfeyi3\">Jordan Pickford<\/b>: Japan&#8217;s opening goal was the first time Pickford had conceded for England in 922 minutes. He had to produce a smart save in the second half to keep the hosts in the game. <b class=\"ssrcss-1xjjfut-BoldText e5tfeyi3\">6<\/b><\/p>\n<p class=\"ssrcss-1q0x1qg-Paragraph e1jhz7w10\"><b class=\"ssrcss-1xjjfut-BoldText e5tfeyi3\">Ben White<\/b>: Beaten once early on but showed the consistency he has done for Arsenal after that. A constant hard-working presence down the right-hand side. One particularly good overlapping run in the first half. <b class=\"ssrcss-1xjjfut-BoldText e5tfeyi3\">6<\/b><\/p>\n<p class=\"ssrcss-1q0x1qg-Paragraph e1jhz7w10\"><b class=\"ssrcss-1xjjfut-BoldText e5tfeyi3\">Ezri Konsa<\/b>: In with a big chance of starting the first game at the World Cup. One crucial block to deny Ayase Ueda with the shot hitting the bar and going over. <b class=\"ssrcss-1xjjfut-BoldText e5tfeyi3\">6<\/b><\/p>\n<p class=\"ssrcss-1q0x1qg-Paragraph e1jhz7w10\"><b class=\"ssrcss-1xjjfut-BoldText e5tfeyi3\">Marc Guehi<\/b>: Given the armband by Tuchel for the first time. A couple of shaky moments early on but after that as dependable as ever. <b class=\"ssrcss-1xjjfut-BoldText e5tfeyi3\">6<\/b><\/p>\n<p class=\"ssrcss-1q0x1qg-Paragraph e1jhz7w10\"><b class=\"ssrcss-1xjjfut-BoldText e5tfeyi3\">Nico O&#8217;Reilly<\/b>: Another important game for O&#8217;Reilly as he makes the left-back position his own before the summer. He showed his ability on the ball and moved into midfield whenever he could. <b class=\"ssrcss-1xjjfut-BoldText e5tfeyi3\">7<\/b><\/p>\n<p class=\"ssrcss-1q0x1qg-Paragraph e1jhz7w10\"><b class=\"ssrcss-1xjjfut-BoldText e5tfeyi3\">Kobbie Mainoo<\/b>: A bright start and some nice footwork when moving the ball around midfield. Beaten a couple of times on Japan attacks when trying to defend. <b class=\"ssrcss-1xjjfut-BoldText e5tfeyi3\">6<\/b><\/p>\n<p class=\"ssrcss-1q0x1qg-Paragraph e1jhz7w10\"><b class=\"ssrcss-1xjjfut-BoldText e5tfeyi3\">Elliot Anderson<\/b>: A certain starter at the World Cup. Assured in midfield, provided a drive to England&#8217;s play and tried to make things happen. One of the better performers on the night and clipped the crossbar with a good effort. <b class=\"ssrcss-1xjjfut-BoldText e5tfeyi3\">7<\/b><\/p>\n<p class=\"ssrcss-1q0x1qg-Paragraph e1jhz7w10\"><b class=\"ssrcss-1xjjfut-BoldText e5tfeyi3\">Cole Palmer<\/b>: The Chelsea attacker was given the nod as the number 10 over Phil Foden who played as a false nine. There was always a sense that something could happen when Palmer was on the ball. However, he was caught on the ball and punished for Japan&#8217;s opener. Came off just before the hour mark. <b class=\"ssrcss-1xjjfut-BoldText e5tfeyi3\">6<\/b><\/p>\n<p class=\"ssrcss-1q0x1qg-Paragraph e1jhz7w10\"><b class=\"ssrcss-1xjjfut-BoldText e5tfeyi3\">Morgan Rogers<\/b>: Started on the right wing and asked to provide a threat through the middle with no natural striker in the starting line-up. Not his best position but did the job that was asked of him.<b class=\"ssrcss-1xjjfut-BoldText e5tfeyi3\"> 6<\/b><\/p>\n<p class=\"ssrcss-1q0x1qg-Paragraph e1jhz7w10\"><b class=\"ssrcss-1xjjfut-BoldText e5tfeyi3\">Anthony Gordon<\/b>: Put in another energetic performance with lots of hard work but not many moments to threaten the Japan defence. <b class=\"ssrcss-1xjjfut-BoldText e5tfeyi3\">5<\/b><\/p>\n<p class=\"ssrcss-1q0x1qg-Paragraph e1jhz7w10\"><b class=\"ssrcss-1xjjfut-BoldText e5tfeyi3\">Phil Foden<\/b>: The Man City forward started as a false nine as Tuchel looks for a position for him in England&#8217;s squad. It was not a good night for Foden who will be worried about his place on the plane for the World Cup. Replaced in the 59th minute. <b class=\"ssrcss-1xjjfut-BoldText e5tfeyi3\">5<\/b><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<p><script data-jetpack-boost=\"ignore\" async src=\"https:\/\/pagead2.googlesyndication.com\/pagead\/js\/adsbygoogle.js?client=ca-pub-1669381584671856\"\r\n     crossorigin=\"anonymous\"><\/script>\r\n<!-- Africa tv video display -->\r\n<ins class=\"adsbygoogle\"\r\n     style=\"display:block\"\r\n     data-ad-client=\"ca-pub-1669381584671856\"\r\n     data-ad-slot=\"3579572842\"\r\n     data-ad-format=\"auto\"\r\n     data-full-width-responsive=\"true\"><\/ins>\r\n<script data-jetpack-boost=\"ignore\">\r\n     (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({});\r\n<\/script><br \/>\n#England #player #ratings #players #impressed #Japan #friendly #booked #World #Cup #place<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Jordan Pickford: Japan&#8217;s opening goal was the first time Pickford had conceded for England in 922 minutes. 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