England 2 Germany 0 - player ratings

England recorded a historic victory to knock Germany out of the European Championship and progress to the last 16.

Chief football writer Stuart Rayner assesses how each of the Three Lions performed.

Jordan Pickford – made two great saves, including an excellent second-half tip-over 8

Kyle Walker – brings real assurance to a back three 7

GOAL: Harry Kane wheels away after his goalGOAL: Harry Kane wheels away after his goal
GOAL: Harry Kane wheels away after his goal

John Stones – solid at the heart of defence 7

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Harry Maguire – immense whether defending, bringing the ball out or at set pieces 9

Kieran Trippier – contained Robin Gosens well 7

Kalvin Phillips – grew into the game and was more than just a "sitter" 8

Declan Rice – overcame a jittery start 7

Luke Shaw – crucial part in both the goals 8

Bukayo Saka – the man who dragged England into the first half, he was unable to do it again when they started the second poorly and was withdrawn 8

Harry Kane – subdued for most of the match, then scored the goal which killed it off 8

Raheem Sterling – another vital goal 8.

Substitutes:

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Jack Grealish (for Saka, 68) – the crowd-pleaser was involved in both goals 7

Jordan Henderson (for Rice, 87) – N/A.

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

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