England Player Ratngs Vs Ukraine

It has just been a mental week at work, and so my player ratings for this game are a way behind everything else, but hopefully if anyone reads them, they will read it from a fans view, and not a journalists!! To be honest, you won't find many high scoring players here, in fact, none above 7!! For any England fan reading this, we have seen many a poor performance over the years, and this just served to remind us of how far we need to become a good team again! I am never one to really have a go at England, but this was poor! Admittedly, Defoe had a perfectly good goal disallowed, but other than that, it was as I said poor! If you want to know how poor, ask Tom Cleverley!!

7

To be fair, for all the play the Ukraine had, Hart didn't have much to do, and what he did, he was ok with. had no chance for the stunning Ukraine goal.

5

I would love to watch a game from the dugout, because every fan in the world knows Johnson is a much better right winger, than right full back!!

6

Not one of Joleon's best games, gave the ball away for Ukraine's goal. Normally pretty solid, but looked nervous all game.

6

This one is for the commentators, yes he played with Lescott at Everton, but rarely as a centre half pairing as Lescott tended to be left back, until Baines cemented his place. Jags is a safe option, covered well for Johnson, but also looked nervous. Jags and Lescott were at time slow at getting the ball out.

7

I thought he was England's best defender and surprised he was subbed. At times he look exposed, but feel this was more down to Oxlade-Chamberlain's inexperience in dropping back. The only defender who tried to get he ball in quickly to midfield and forwards. Made a cracking clearance early in the 2nd half when Ukraine looked odds on to score.

5

Luckily he was on the pitch in the 87th min, and it was a cracking penalty. However, other than that, I didn't realise he was playing!!

7

To be honest, he never got going, but he kept trying, and worked hard to try and open up the Ukraine defence! Was booked for an elbow, yes he drew blood, but I didn't think it was a yellow. Still, the ref did, so surely it should have been a red?! Still, he got a 2nd yellow to solve that problem!!

Refuse to mark!!

Sorry, I know I don't like Milner, but I simply cannot see what he offers us. One of my mates said "he offers us balance", to which my other mate replied, "yep, but then so does a bad of cement if you stick it on a see saw!!" I think that covers it!!

4

I feel a little guilty giving Tom a 4 as he starts his fledging England career, however, this was the stuff of nightmares. Anything that could go wrong, went wrong! It will get better Tom, but this was a shocker!! And that miss!!!!

5

Like Cleverley, he will have better days. Moldova was easy, Ukraine was a learning curve. No impact, but his time will come with more 1st team experience at Arsenal.

7

Played as a lone forward, which is a thankless job. Scored a beautiful goal, which was wrongly ruled out. Worked hard, but he received no real service, and faded late on.

SUBS

7

For me, England's Man of the Match (and I am hard pushed to find one to be honest!!). I am still unsure if Welbeck is international class, but his introduction rescued us a point. Still, he missed a sitter too!

6

Only had 20mins, and despite looking a little lost when he came on, he did grow into the game, and could be an option for the future, but only if he sorts his attitude out, as every club he goes to, he moans when he isn't playing.

6

 I have nothing against Ryan, and he can claim an assist in the penalty I suppose, but when you're 1-0 down, can anyone explain to me why you change left backs?? Another one for the future! Mind you, the whole subs bench was!!

England Player Ratings Vs Moldova

Better late than never!! Could write a report on Friday evening due to alcohol, and Saturday I spent at IKEA, followed by having to put the furniture together!! I actually thought Moldova did quite well in the first 20 mins or so, until Lampard got his 2nd, and then it was game over. I suppose the only disappointing part of the game was that we relaxed in the 2nd half, and if we hadn't we would have scored more thaan 5! Still, can't complain with a 5-0 win, though it amazing to see how many people are moaning! So, onto the ratings

7

Will struggle to have a easier game for England!

6

Booked, although it was harsh. Everyone in football, barring his managers, know he would make a far better right winger! Lost his way in the 2nd half with a few rash challenges, and gave the ball away cheaply.

7

Again, won't have an easier game for England. Not liked by supporters, but to be fair, he will always give his best for England. Came off injured with a few mins to go, but I think it was more a precaution, then something serious like the media are trying to portray.

7

Again, with Hart and Terry, had an easy game. At the moment Terry's partner is a 3 way battle between Lescott, Cahill, and Jagielka. Will have a harder test against the Ukraine.

7

First competitive start. Linked up very well with Oxlade-Chamberlain. Nice to finally see him attacking like he does for Everton, though his final ball was a little under par. Fab to see him score, albeit, with a cracking deflection.

6

I have read so many reports saying how good he was. I must have been watching a different game. Don't get me wrong, despite being a red, I do think Gerrard is one of England's genuine world class players. Withdrawn at half time - either to rest for the Ukraine game, or just because he at his best.

8

Close to being Man of the Match, scored 2. Took his pen well, although it was never a pen, and movement for his 2nd was the Lampard of old. Surprised he didn't get more forward to register a hat trick. 

7

Put himself about. Good opposition to make your first start and get the nerves out of the way. Was solid, but not spectacular, will get another chance.

8

My Man of the Match. Despite tiring in the 2nd half, and being withdrawn, his link up play with Baines was excellent, and he showed signs of what we can expect once he gains that experience! Looking forward to seeing his career development.

7

Still not a fan of Milner, barring energy, I just don't know what he offers us, but I am going to have to get used to it, because Hodgson like him! To be fair, took his goal well.

7

I like Defoe, he should have played for England more than he has, one of the most natural finishers we have ever had. Scored 1, with the help of the keeper. Would always be first choice for me.

SUBS

6

Not poor, but failed to make an impact on the International comeback!

6

Been overtaken by club mate Oxlade-Chamberlain. Plenty of energy, and will always have speed on his side, but his passing needs to improve, a little careless in possession!

6

Only had 20mins. As long as he carries on playing for Man Utd, he will have a part to play with England.