England player ratings vs Germany: Raheem Sterling delivers again; Jack Grealish changes game from the bench

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England set up a Euro 2020 quarter-final against Sweden or Ukraine after a memorable 2-0 win over Germany at Wembley.

Second-half goals from Raheem Sterling and Harry Kane earned Gareth Southgate’s side a deserved win which helped to banish the demons of previous knockout defeats to Germany.

Dan Kilpatrick was at Wembley to rate the England players...

The goalkeeper continued an impressive tournament with tremendous saves to deny Timo Werner and Kai Havertz either side of half-time. Well-placed for the Golden Glove after four straight clean sheets.

Kyle Walker 7

His pace and positioning were vital in recovery, particularly against the pace of Werner and Havertz, but his distribution was scatty.

John Stones 7

Stood up well to Werner in a one-on-one in the second half and comfortable in possession. Allowed Germany to charge through the heart of defence more than once early on but grew into the game.

Harry Maguire 8

Dominant in the air in both boxes, proving a real threat from set pieces. Might have scored at the back post from Trippier’s cross. Brought the ball out well. A rock.

Kieran Trippier 8

Nullified the threat of Robin Gosens, who was Germany’s standout player in the group. Used the ball intelligently and set pieces were a threat.

Declan Rice 7

Booked early for a risky foul on Leon Goretzka but played intelligently afterwards, even if he was occasionally manoeuvred by Germany’s midfield.

Kalvin Phillips 8

Felt like a seat-warmer for Jordan Henderson before the tournament but produced another dynamic and intense display. Booked in the first half but stayed in the thick of the action.

Luke Shaw 9

Superb. Heavily involved in both goals, crossing for Sterling and starting the move leading to Kane’s strike.

Bukayo Saka 7

Sparked England into life after a slow start and caused Germany problems between the lines with his directness and quick feet. Isolated after half-time and made way for Grealish.

Raheem Sterling 8

Scored for a third time at the Finals, leaving him an outside contender for the Golden Boot. Had previously looked individually bright but struggled to link-up with Kane.

Harry Kane 7

After another subdued and ineffective display, repaid Southgate’s faith with England’s second goal, a well-taken header which he made to look easy.

Substitutes

Jack Grealish (Saka 69’) 9

Changed the game from the bench. Played the ball into Shaw for Sterling’s strike and crossed to Kane for the clincher. Hard to drop now.

Jordan Henderson (Declan Rice 87’) N/A

Not used: Ramsdale, Johnstone, Henderson, Rashford, Mings, Coady, Sancho, Mount, Foden, James, Bellingham.

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