Andrew Strauss
Gets extra point for his captaincy, growing in authority and respect. Not exactly out of form with the bat but needs to convert his starts. 7/10
Alastair Cook
His epic innings at Edgbaston apart, a quiet series for England's run machine, with no other fifties. But his appetite is not diminishing. 7
Jonathan Trott
Injured his shoulder at Nottingham, but without typically fighting 70 at Lord's the match and series might have had a different story to tell. 6
Kevin Pietersen
Where are the idiots who questioned his durability? Hanging their heads in shame, every one. Pietersen is revived, better than for three years. 9
Ian Bell
Beginning to achieve everything they said he could achieve. Potential great, has added maturity and steel to the enviable natural gifts. 9
Eoin Morgan
Work in progress with whom England rightly will be patient. Not at his best but Nottingham century was tribute to his conviction. 7
Matt Prior
Sometimes said that this team's only shortcoming is lack of an all-rounder. No it isn't. Prior is it, now the world's top wicketkeeper-batsman. 9
Tim Bresnan
Seamless replacement for Tremlett. All you imagine a tough Yorkshire cricketer to be, and has authentic all-rounder potential. 8
Stuart Broad
Came roaring back to defy critics bemoaning shortage of wickets, as high-class players do. Learnt from mistakes, which is also what they do. Man of series. 9
Graeme Swann
Unproductive, under-employed series for the world's top spinner – until he had something to work with at The Oval and immediately produced. Those who doubted are nincompoops. 6
Jimmy Anderson
Master manipulator who revels in his role, usually took the wickets when they were needed and no longer has to rely on swinging conditions to work his magic. 9
Chris Tremlett
Played full, important part at Lord's when he got injured. Adds important quality of intimidating bounce but not assured of regaining place. 7
Ravi Bopara
In no-win situation when replacing Trott, and under immediate pressure. At least his cameo at The Oval will ensure selectors keep faith. 5
India
Mahendra Singh Dhoni
Frequently off the pace as captain, often found wanting as batsman, hopeless as wicketkeeper. Busy year, though, and may be a different proposition in India next time. 5/10
Virender Sehwag
Awarded his high mark for previous services rendered. Out of form, thereby showing that even the best need practice. Gone home for medical treatment. 2
Gautam Gambhir
For whatever reason, did not seem to have much appetite for the fray. Injured but desperately lacking on English pitches. 4
Rahul Dravid
A prince among batsmen and men. To have played with his stoicism and grace in these circumstances showed why he has stayed at the top so long. 10
Sachin Tendulkar
Never looked at home despite a series of standing ovations and a poor series only partly redeemed by his last-ditch 91. 6
VVS Laxman
One of the great players of this generation but here he looked listless as well as hapless against the moving ball in English conditions. 4
Suresh Raina
Weak against the short-pitched and seaming ball, an issue he must address to have the future that is predicted for him. 4
Harbhajan Singh
Like Swann, a spinner hardly used early on – and then injury at Nottingham left him no chance to make atonement. 5
Praveen Kumar
Spirited and skilful performer with the ball but he will need to step up his pace to achieve any enduring success. 7
Amit Mishra
Had success as a batsman in the final match but proved disappointing with his leg spin, which never troubled these opponents 5
Abhinav Mukund
Out of his depth in these conditions against this side. May bounce back – at 21, time is on his side in this team of greying greats. 3
Ishant Sharma
Occasionally showed flashes of what he is capable of with the ball but much too inaccurate to apply proper pressure. 5
Sreesanth
The feisty individual of yore was absent and it affected every aspect of his bowling. Never threatened. 4
Zaheer Khan
What might have been. Briefly at Lord's his left-arm swing looked menacing but like too many of the others he was not fit enough and was also injured. 6
Yuvraj Singh
England's least-favourite Indian cricketer, briefly shone at Nottingham but then got injured. 6
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