Who shone and who flopped? England’s Euro 2024 players rated

We assess the performance of all 21 squad members who made an appearance in Germany

Jordan Pickford (GK) Another excellent tournament for England’s No 1. Pickford made saves at vital times, particularly in the second half of the final against Spain, and excelled in the penalty shootout victory over Switzerland. He was often forced to kick the ball too long but he was faultless in other departments and is unlikely to be displaced by Aaron Ramsdale or Dean Henderson any time soon. 8

Kyle Walker (RB) Was this the vice-captain’s swansong? Walker has been talked out of retiring from international football before but it could be time for a younger player to step up (will Reece James stay fit?). There were hints of creakiness in Germany, not least against Slovakia, and he was exposed in the second half against Spain. Walker’s speed endures and he played key roles in goals against Denmark and Serbia but it is getting harder to keep bursting up and down the right. 5

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