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England vs Switzerland player ratings: Danny Rose and Marcus Rashford help Three Lions get the job done

A player-by-player look at the two teams

Tuesday 11 September 2018 22:07 BST

Marcus Rashford celebrates his goal for England (AFP/Getty Images)

England ended a run of three consecutive defeats with a 1-0 win against Switzerland in a friendly at Leicester's King Power stadium.

Marcus Rashford added to his goal against Spain at Wembley and opened the scoring in the second half after a difficult first 45 minutes for the Three Lions. Kyle Walker's curled cross took out the Swiss back line and Rashford kept his composure to convert from close range.

Danny Rose had a very good game at left-back in Luke Shaw's absence, but Jack Butland and James Tarkowski had England a little nervous at the back.

So how did the two teams fare? See the gallery above for our player ratings.

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Jack Butland - 6

Made some very curious and almost costly decisions in Jordan Pickford’s absence. In the first half he played a very relaxed pass across goal, which Switzerland intercepted but danger adverted. Was considerably better with his hands than he was with his feet and made a couple of good saves.

Reuters

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Kyle Walker - 6

Took out the entire Switzerland defence with a brilliant cross to set up Rashford to score. Looked like he’s forgotten how to play in a back three and often left his defenders exposed by not getting across and covering for them.

PA

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James Tarkowski - 5

Made an error in possession on the edge of the box and was lucky to see Shaqiri fire wide. Lots of gaps between him and Walker.

REUTERS

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Harry Maguire - 6

Rarely stepped forward in possession, played safe passes instead. Defended reasonably well on his home ground.

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Trent Alexander-Arnold - 6

Got forward enough but there was a slight shortcoming when he got into the final third. Always tried to be positive, but Kieran Trippier’s place is probably safe.

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Danny Rose - 8

Was easily England’s best player in the first half and provided a really good attacking outlet as well as tracking back. Very good performance, and one that Luke Shaw might be concerned about.

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Eric Dier - 5

Although they did not have a large number of attacking players, there was a feeling that Switzerland got behind England’s midfield a little too easily in the first half, which is down to Dier to prevent.

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Ruben Loftus-Cheek - 5

Lacked an intelligence and attacking instinct which suggests he is a little sluggish, presumably due to his lack of playing time. For example, he was loitering on the edge of the box for an early cut back instead of darting towards the penalty spot where he could have scored from.

AP

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Fabian Delph - 5

Made some attacking runs and always wanted possession. Did okay and provided a lot of energy to the midfield, but not too much else.

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Marcus Rashford - 8

Took his goal well and showed a good amount of composure to convert Walker’s cross from close range. Probably the player that Switzerland feared the most. His direct running was useful in getting England up the pitch and into attacking areas. Did not have a huge number of chances to score, but he continued to show he can be a viable alternative to Harry Kane or Raheem Sterling.

EPA

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Danny Welbeck - 5

Did not have a lot of luck in front of goal and was often a little too late onto the scene when crosses came into the box. Seemed a bit disappointed to come off in the second half but may reflect that he could have done better.

AP

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