Starting XI
James Trafford: Made a confident England debut, showing composure on the ball. Notably executed a strong punch to clear a dangerous Uruguay cross. Rated 6.
Tino Livramento: Played right-back, switching from his usual left side. While Reece James remains England's first choice, Livramento demonstrated he is a capable backup. Rated 6.
Fikayo Tomori: The AC Milan centre-back was not heavily tested but displayed good recovery speed and effective coordination with Harry Maguire. Rated 6.
Harry Maguire: Frequently advanced into midfield with the ball, delivering a notable pass to Noni Madueke in the first half. Took over as captain in the second half, showing international experience and leadership. Rated 7.
Djed Spence: Provided width on the left flank but had limited involvement otherwise. One Uruguay counter-attack developed down his side after he advanced forward. Rated 5.
Jordan Henderson: Delivered a tidy midfield performance, managing the game well and guiding less experienced teammates. Rated 6.
James Garner: Had a satisfactory first England appearance. Despite the match's lower intensity, he fulfilled his responsibilities effectively, including taking set-pieces on debut, which reflects trust from the coaching staff. Rated 6.
Phil Foden: Showed considerable effort but was unable to display his best form in a game lacking quality. Suffered a heavy challenge from Ronald Araujo and was substituted in the second half for Cole Palmer. Rated 5.
Noni Madueke: The Arsenal winger engaged well with striker Dominic Solanke and consistently looked positive on the ball, attempting to challenge his full-back. He was withdrawn after 38 minutes due to an injury sustained from a heavy challenge. Rated 5.
Marcus Rashford: Frequently positioned centrally to receive the ball, with Spence providing width on the left. Produced an excellent run in the first half, carrying the ball nearly the length of the pitch and showcasing his pace. Rashford was England's most dynamic attacking player, consistently threatening when in possession. Rated 7.
Dominic Solanke: Displayed moments of quality, including a nutmeg on a Uruguay midfielder and a shot blocked during an early counter-attack. Had good interplay with Madueke and a shot saved in an active first half. Substituted for Dominic Calvert-Lewin. Rated 6.
Substitutes
Ben White: Made a dramatic return to the England squad since the 2022 World Cup. Faced boos from some home supporters. Played at centre-back, appeared to score a late winner that was disallowed, and conceded a penalty leading to Uruguay's equaliser. Rated 6.
Jarrod Bowen: Replaced Madueke early in the first half but had a subdued performance. Rated 5.
Adam Wharton: Introduced to add pace to England's attack but was unable to make a significant impact in a game that lacked rhythm. Rated 5.
Cole Palmer: Entered for Foden, beginning the contest for the number 10 role. The Chelsea playmaker attempted to influence the game and nearly assisted when his free-kick was headed wide by Calvert-Lewin. Rated 6.
Dominic Calvert-Lewin: Came on as a second-half substitute and missed a clear chance from Palmer's free-kick. Rated 5.
Harvey Barnes: The match became fragmented due to numerous substitutions, limiting Barnes' opportunity to demonstrate why he was recalled to the national team. Rated 5.
Lewis Hall: Showed a strong recovery challenge after entering in the second half and displayed notable running power when chasing a through ball from Palmer. Rated 5.
Kobbie Mainoo: Came on and maintained simplicity in his play, marking a positive return to the England setup. Rated 5.
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