Player Ratings: England vs Sweden

Player Ratings: England vs Sweden
Date: 15th June 2012 at 11:53pm
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England finally gave their fans something to shout about after almost four years of either under-performing or not even making major tournaments. Although a 3-2 win over a side that was never going to trouble the trophy engravers can hardly be classed as ‘a triumph’ it’s still a victory. Goals from Andy Carroll, Theo Walcott and Danny Welbeck, were enough to give England the win despite a Glen Johnson OG and an Olof Mellberg goal, the question is how did the 13 ‘Three Lions’ who figured do? Here’s our player ratings for the England side.

1. Joe Hart- Would be pretty harsh to blame him for either goal, although he did give away a needless corner and perhaps could’ve commanded his area a little better, it was an okay, rather than impressive performance. 6.

2. Glen Johnson- One of the worst players on the pitch by a country mile, Johnson looked a liability for large parts of the game and if it wasn’t for his pace, England could’ve been on the end of a hammering. Played three Sweden players onside before scoring an own goal and was caught out of position on more than one occasion. 4.

3. Ashley Cole. Not the best performance the Chelsea man has ever given in an England shirt, especially in possession but he was far from poor and did make some positive runs forward. 6.

4. John Terry. Whatever happened to ‘Mr Lionheart’? Judging on this performance Terry was more like a tortoise than a lion, slow and failed to truly organise his defence. Made a couple of decent challenges and had a header saved but was mediocre at best. 5.

5. Joleon Lescott- Forgive me for saying this, but I’m beginning to warm more and more to the City defender in an England shirt, easily our best defender and looks far more composed on the ball than he used to. Marshalled the swedish attack well. 7.

6. James Milner. Put ‘a shift in’ but the difference to the game came when he was replaced by Theo Walcott. on the plus side, it was a better hour than the game he had against France. Just. 6.

7. Steven Gerrard. Quiet for large parts of the game, the skipper failed to truly stamp his authority on the game, although it was one of his better performances for England at a major tournament. Despite his faults, it was a wonderful cross for Carroll’s opener and almost scored late on but for a fantastic save from Isaksson. 7.

8. Scott Parker. Seemed to get bashed from pillar to post by the Swedish midfield, yet never shirked his responsibilities and could have opened the scoring with a great early effort. Kept his high energy performance going all game and was never shy of sticking a much-needed foot in. 7.

9. Ashley Young. Ash? What’s going on son? Before the tournament, Young was on fire for England and tipped to shine in the Euros but he’s been well off the pace in both games. Tonight, the United man failed to really get to grips with the match and wasted a good chance with a wide near post shot. May be playing his way out of the side if he’s not careful. 5.

10. Andy Carroll. Amazingly and I use that word as I’d pretty much declared him useless before the game, Carroll was actually superb for most of the game tonight. Took his goal well and put himself about, the Liverpool hit-man proved his doubters- including me- wrong. Faded slightly towards the end, but more than understandable considering the shift he put in. 8.

11. Danny Welbeck. What can I say, yet again Welbeck delivers for England after his fine performance against France. Not only did the United striker score a sublime winner, he also had the confidence to run at the Swedish defence, at times single-handedly and linked up well with Walcott for the last half hour, so well he’s got to keep his place against the Ukraine. 9.

Subs: Theo Walcott. Regained his ‘Super Theo’ status with a blistering cameo that turned the game on its head. Took his goal well, despite Isaksson having a bit of a mare, ran the Swedish defence ragged and set up Welebck for the winner, it could have been more as the Arsenal man gave the sort of substitute appearance managers dream of. 9.

Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain. Only had a few minutes on the pitch but nearly grabbed a goal, had Gerrard not got in his way, decent little outing although too brief to give a mark for. N/A

 

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  1. SuaRed says:
    June 16, 2012 at 8:52 am

    Obviously didn’t watch the game you listened to it on a radio in Manchester!

    Young was shocking. 9 for Welbeck????If Welbeck didn’t score the goal his rating would have been -3. He should thank Walcott! But for him he would be on the bench for the next game. we were all crying out for Defoe. Milner shouldn’t be there and Scott Parker 7????. Joke.

    Glen Johnson was englands best player over 90 mins. In fact i’d go as far as to say he’s been Englands best player over 180min. Closely followed by Gerrard. Get your head out of your A*@e lad!

  2. patmaine says:
    June 16, 2012 at 8:55 am

    Gerrard 7. I didn’t sEe him in d field. Young was annonymous bcos of the midfield. I wonder how england can stand a proper team.

  3. patmaine says:
    June 16, 2012 at 8:57 am

    Maybe rooney will help in d midfield

  4. Andy says:
    June 16, 2012 at 9:28 am

    Wow, read through the ratings and thought definitely written by a manc, get to the bottom and everyone else agrees. Yes Johnson was out of position a couple of times but he was one of our better players and saved us a few times. Not at fault for the OG very unlucky.
    I think Welbecks goal was sublime and he played well but can’t say he out hinself about as much as Carroll. Very biased ratings.

  5. red33 says:
    June 16, 2012 at 10:41 am

    RATING FOR THE PERSON WHO WROTE THIS BLOG – 4
    Load of nonsense and you must be watching golf while giving the rating,wakeup dude.

  6. Liam says:
    June 16, 2012 at 11:35 am

    Pretty much spot on, if anyone complaining above knew anything about how to play full back, they wouldn’t be defending Johnson at all. CONSTANTLY out of position, and in the first half when Sweden were defending deep he offered no outlet out wide when we were struggling with the ball in the middle.
    At fault for a goal and like you say, and but for his pace would have been at fault for a couple more. How can you represent your country at this level if you don’t know the basics of the position you play?
    Ashley Cole is no slouch but he never has to rely on his pace to get himself out of trouble. Why is Micah Richards at home again??

  7. Tombom says:
    June 16, 2012 at 11:52 am

    What utter tosh, did not expect much more from a manchester united fan.
    Yes Johnson’s positional sense is not always the best,but his tackling was sound and he had to cover for Cole and Terry on a couple of Occasions,a 4 come on, take off the blinkers mate.
    Cole was woeful, as was Young and Milner.
    Wellbeck gets a 9 and then you gave Carrol an 8 Jesus man forget your a Manu fan, its a wonder you didn’t give Rooney a 10 for being able to clap his hands without help
    Most biased report i have read.

  8. aco says:
    June 16, 2012 at 11:53 am

    Steve w cmon ppl congrats him,for making himself a total fool.

  9. Jimbo says:
    June 16, 2012 at 1:46 pm

    These ratings are bull**** mate. Johnson was England’s best defender and offered plenty going forward too. What about that great cross Terry should have scored from ? What game were you watching ?!!

  10. smokintony says:
    June 16, 2012 at 2:12 pm

    LOL its not worth even biting to this

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